Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5.1 aspppd tmp/.asppp.fifo privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5.1. This impacts an unknown function of the file tmp/.asppp.fifo of the component aspppd. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-1026. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5.1 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file tmp/.asppp.fifo of the component aspppd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

aspppd on solaris 2.5 x86 allows local users to modify arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.asppp.fifo file.

The weakness was disclosed 12/20/1996 by Thamer Al-Herbish (Shadow) as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19233) and SecurityFocus (BID 292†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Solaris 2.6

Timelineinfo

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06/17/2014 +6388 days 🔍
12/31/2024 +3850 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Thamer Al-Herbish (Shadow)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1026 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1026
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13792
SecurityFocus: 292 - Solaris aspppd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 18:05
Updated: 12/31/2024 12:14
Changes: 06/17/2014 18:05 (52), 05/18/2018 09:24 (6), 12/31/2024 12:14 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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