SCO OpenServer 3.0/5.0/5.0.4p mscreen .mscreenrc memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SCO OpenServer 3.0/5.0/5.0.4p. Impacted is an unknown function of the file .mscreenrc of the component mscreen. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1185. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SCO OpenServer 3.0/5.0/5.0.4p (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file .mscreenrc of the component mscreen. 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:

Buffer overflow in SCO mscreen allows local users to gain root privileges via a long terminal entry (TERM) in the .mscreenrc file.

The weakness was shared 10/06/1998 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1185. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (261). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for 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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06/19/2014 +5735 days 🔍
12/22/2024 +3839 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1185 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1185
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14239
X-Force: 1379

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 17:49
Updated: 12/22/2024 06:24
Changes: 06/19/2014 17:49 (44), 05/19/2018 09:59 (6), 06/23/2021 08:26 (3), 12/22/2024 06:24 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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