VDB-13866 · CVE-1999-1489 · EDB 19283

Slackware Linux 3.1 superprobe testchip memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Slackware Linux 3.1. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is the function testchip of the component superprobe. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1489. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Slackware Linux 3.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function testchip of the component superprobe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

buffer overflow in testchip function in xfree86 superprobe in slackware linux 3.1 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -nopr argument.

The weakness was released 03/04/1997 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1489. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19283) and SecurityFocus (BID 364†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Slackware

Name

Linux

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License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/17/2014 +6314 days 🔍
10/26/2024 +3784 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1489 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1489
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13866
SecurityFocus: 364 - superprobe Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:04
Updated: 10/26/2024 22:46
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:04 (50), 05/18/2018 10:08 (8), 10/26/2024 22:46 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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