Oracle Database Server up to 8.1.5 Intelligent Agent nmiconf.tcl ORACLE_HOME Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Oracle Database Server up to 8.1.5. The affected element is an unknown function of the file nmiconf.tcl of the component Intelligent Agent. This manipulation of the argument ORACLE_HOME as part of Environment Variable causes Local Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0888. The attack can only be executed locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Oracle Database Server up to 8.1.5 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file nmiconf.tcl of the component Intelligent Agent. The manipulation of the argument ORACLE_HOME as part of a Environment Variable leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

dbsnmp in Oracle Intelligent Agent allows local users to gain privileges by setting the ORACLE_HOME environmental variable, which dbsnmp uses to find the nmiconf.tcl script.

The weakness was shared 08/16/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0888. 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.

A public exploit has been developed in Shell Script. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 8.1.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3140), Exploit-DB (19460), SecurityFocus (BID 585†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30987†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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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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Upgrade: Database Server 8.1.6

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0888 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0888
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14779
X-Force: 3140
SecurityFocus: 585 - Oracle Intelligent Agent Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 30987 - Oracle Intelligent Agent Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability via the ORACLE_HOME Variable, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 19:23
Updated: 12/03/2024 10:53
Changes: 06/21/2014 19:23 (59), 04/07/2017 17:04 (7), 12/03/2024 10:53 (19)
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