Sun Solaris kcms_configure memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sun Solaris. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file kcms_configure. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0321. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sun Solaris (Operating System) (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file kcms_configure. 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 Solaris kcms_configure command allows local users to gain root access.

The weakness was presented 12/01/1998. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0321. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (19341). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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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06/19/2014 +5679 days 🔍
12/28/2024 +3845 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0321 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0321
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14268
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 18:18
Updated: 12/28/2024 23:54
Changes: 06/19/2014 18:18 (36), 04/03/2019 22:13 (10), 12/28/2024 23:54 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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