VDB-14787 · CVE-1999-0741 · BID 593

QMS CrownNet Unix Utilities on 2060 Authentication improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in QMS CrownNet Unix Utilities on 2060 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Authentication. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-1999-0741. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in QMS CrownNet Unix Utilities on 2060 (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part of the component Authentication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

QMS CrownNet Unix Utilities for 2060 allows root to log on without a password.

The weakness was disclosed 08/19/1999 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0741. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/02/2024).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 593†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4574†). The entry VDB-14143 is pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/19/1999 🔍
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06/21/2014 +5420 days 🔍
07/02/2024 +3664 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0741 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0741
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14787
SecurityFocus: 593 - QMS 2060 Printer Passwordless Root Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4574

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 21:22
Updated: 07/02/2024 05:39
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:22 (38), 04/04/2019 17:05 (14), 07/02/2024 05:39 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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