SGI IRIX eject Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SGI IRIX. This affects an unknown function of the component eject Command. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0027. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SGI IRIX (Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component eject Command. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

root privileges via buffer overflow in eject command on sgi irix systems.

The weakness was published 07/16/1997 by David Hedley (Website). The advisory is shared at patches.sgi.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0027. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (441), Exploit-DB (334), SecurityFocus (BID 351†), OSVDB (8424†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-550†). Similar entries are available at VDB-13948, VDB-13947, VDB-13946 and VDB-13944. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/25/1997 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: patches.sgi.com⛔
Researcher: David Hedley
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0027 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0027
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13945
X-Force: 441
SecurityFocus: 351 - IRIX eject Vulnerability
OSVDB: 8424 - IRIX eject Local Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 550 - Buffer Overflow in SGI IRIX eject Command Enables Root Privileges, Medium

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

Created: 06/18/2014 12:55
Updated: 08/20/2024 17:48
Changes: 06/18/2014 12:55 (64), 05/07/2019 11:35 (3), 08/20/2024 17:48 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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