Slackware Linux up to 3.5 /etc/group privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Slackware Linux 3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4/3.5. This affects an unknown function of the file /etc/group. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1434. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Slackware Linux 3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4/3.5 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file /etc/group. 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:

login in Slackware Linux 3.2 through 3.5 does not properly check for an error when the /etc/group file is missing, which prevents it from dropping privileges, causing it to assign root privileges to any local user who logs on to the server.

The weakness was released 07/13/1998 by Richard Thomas as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1434. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19122) and SecurityFocus (BID 155†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Richard Thomas
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1434 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1434
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14176
SecurityFocus: 155

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 16:37
Updated: 11/01/2024 21:48
Changes: 06/19/2014 16:37 (47), 05/19/2018 09:57 (6), 11/01/2024 21:48 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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