Sun Solaris 2.3/2.4/2.5/2.5.1 rlogin TERM memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Sun Solaris 2.3/2.4/2.5/2.5.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component rlogin. This manipulation of the argument TERM as part of Environment Variable causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0046. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Solaris 2.3/2.4/2.5/2.5.1 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component rlogin. The manipulation of the argument TERM as part of a Environment Variable leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

buffer overflow of rlogin program using term environmental variable.

The weakness was published 02/06/1997 by FIRST. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0046. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (423), Exploit-DB (19203), SecurityFocus (BID 242†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-562†). Similar entry is available at VDB-13857. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Bsdi Bsd Os
  • Data General Dg Ux
  • Debian GNU Linux
  • Digital Ultrix
  • Digital Unix
  • Freebsd
  • HP HP-UX
  • IBM AIX
  • NetBSD
  • Next Nextstep
  • Sun Solaris
  • Sun SunOS

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/04/1996 🔍
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02/06/1997 +64 days 🔍
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12/29/2002 +2152 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4188 days 🔍
01/05/2025 +3855 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0046 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0046
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13855
X-Force: 423
SecurityFocus: 242 - Multiple Vendor rlogin Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 562 - Buffer Overflow in Multiple Vendor rlogin Program via TERM Variable, Critical

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

Created: 06/18/2014 00:54
Updated: 01/05/2025 01:21
Changes: 06/18/2014 00:54 (61), 05/07/2019 12:36 (6), 01/05/2025 01:21 (18)
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