VDB-14704 · CVE-1999-0733 · EDB 19371

VMware Workstation 1.0.1 on Linux Home memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation 1.0.1 on Linux and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument Home as part of Environment Variable can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0733. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VMware Workstation 1.0.1 on Linux (Virtualization Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument HOME as part of a Environment Variable 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in VMWare 1.0.1 for Linux via a long HOME environmental variable.

The weakness was shared 06/26/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0733. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/03/2024). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19371) and SecurityFocus (BID 490†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Virtualization Software

Vendor

VMware

Name

Workstation

Version

1.0.1

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.vmware.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Workstation 1.0.2

Timelineinfo

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06/26/1999 +1 days 🔍
06/26/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +5474 days 🔍
11/03/2024 +3788 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: vmware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0733 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0733
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14704
SecurityFocus: 490 - Linux VMWare Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20060413

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 11:52
Updated: 11/03/2024 20:00
Changes: 06/21/2014 11:52 (52), 05/21/2018 10:04 (7), 11/03/2024 20:00 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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