Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0 libc/ufsrestore/rcp LC_MESSAGES memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component libc/ufsrestore/rcp. The manipulation of the argument LC_MESSAGES as part of Environment Variable results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0767. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sun Solaris 2.6/7.0 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component libc/ufsrestore/rcp. The manipulation of the argument LC_MESSAGES as part of a Environment Variable 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 libc, ufsrestore, and rcp via LC_MESSAGES environmental variable.

The weakness was released 09/08/1999. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0767. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. 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 databases at X-Force (3235), Exploit-DB (19213), SecurityFocus (BID 83063†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-56585†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/22/1999 🔍
09/08/1999 +109 days 🔍
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06/21/2014 +5400 days 🔍
02/10/2016 +599 days 🔍
06/05/2024 +3037 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0767 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0767
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14826
X-Force: 3235
SecurityFocus: 83063 - Solaris CVE-1999-0767 Local Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 56585 - Solaris Local Unspecified Vulnerability, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 21:57
Updated: 06/05/2024 05:29
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:57 (58), 08/22/2018 09:50 (2), 06/05/2024 05:29 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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