Open Group CDE up to 2.1 dtaction Utility AddSuLog memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Open Group CDE up to 2.1. The impacted element is the function AddSuLog of the component dtaction Utility. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0691. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Open Group CDE up to 2.1. This affects the function AddSuLog of the component dtaction Utility. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the AddSuLog function of the CDE dtaction utility allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.

The weakness was published 09/13/1999 by Job de Haas as not defined advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www1.itrc.hp.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0691. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3241), Exploit-DB (19497), SecurityFocus (BID 635†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30655†). Similar entries are available at VDB-14833, VDB-14834 and VDB-15368. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM AIX up to 4.3.2
  • SGI IRIX up to 6.5.14
  • Sun Solaris up to 7.0

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: www1.itrc.hp.com
Researcher: Job de Haas
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0691 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0691
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14835

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X-Force: 3241
SecurityFocus: 635 - Multiple Vendor CDE dtaction Userflag Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 30655 - CDE Dtaction Utility Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability via a Long User Name, High

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

Created: 06/22/2014 00:51
Updated: 12/02/2024 18:15
Changes: 06/22/2014 00:51 (54), 03/19/2017 20:42 (9), 12/02/2024 18:15 (27)
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