VDB-146134 · CVE-2014-6311 · GCVE-0-2014-6311

ace up to 6.2.7 Privileges generate_doygen.pl random values

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ace up to 6.2.7. Affected is an unknown function of the file generate_doygen.pl of the component Privileges. Executing a manipulation can lead to random values. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-6311. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ace up to 6.2.7. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file generate_doygen.pl of the component Privileges. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a random values vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-330. The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

generate_doygen.pl in ace before 6.2.7+dfsg-2 creates predictable file names in the /tmp directory which allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.

The bug was discovered 09/07/2014. The weakness was shared 11/22/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6311 since 09/11/2014. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1902 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 6.2.7+dfsg-2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Random values
CWE: CWE-330 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ace 6.2.7+dfsg-2

Timelineinfo

09/07/2014 🔍
09/11/2014 +4 days 🔍
11/22/2019 +1898 days 🔍
11/23/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/26/2024 +1556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-6311 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6311
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-146134

Entryinfo

Created: 11/23/2019 09:00
Updated: 02/26/2024 14:04
Changes: 11/23/2019 09:00 (40), 11/23/2019 09:05 (17), 02/26/2024 14:04 (4)
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