Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 RSHSVC privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component RSHSVC. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-0249. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 (Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component RSHSVC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

windows nt rshsvc program allows remote users to execute arbitrary commands.

The weakness was shared 01/01/1997. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0249. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10245 (rsh Service Detection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Service detection.

Upgrading to version XP or Server 2003 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2995), Tenable (10245) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-432†). The entry VDB-14415 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Nessus ID: 10245
Nessus Name: rsh Service Detection
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Windows XP/Server 2003

Timelineinfo

01/01/1997 🔍
01/01/1997 +0 days 🔍
01/01/1999 +730 days 🔍
12/19/2002 +1448 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4198 days 🔍
06/23/2021 +2563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0249 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0249
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13809
X-Force: 2995
Vulnerability Center: 432 - The Rsh/Rlogin Service is Running, Info

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 00:04
Updated: 06/23/2021 03:14
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:04 (57), 04/07/2017 16:02 (1), 06/23/2021 03:14 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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