VDB-14856 · CVE-1999-1013 · BID 673

IBM AIX 4.1.5/4.2.1 named-xfer -f privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM AIX 4.1.5/4.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component named-xfer. The manipulation of the argument -f results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1013. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX 4.1.5/4.2.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component named-xfer. The manipulation of the argument -f with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

named-xfer in AIX 4.1.5 and 4.2.1 allows members of the system group to overwrite system files to gain root access via the -f parameter and a malformed zone file.

The weakness was released 09/23/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1013. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 673†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Operating System

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/23/1999 🔍
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06/21/2014 +5385 days 🔍
05/21/2018 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1013 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1013
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14856
SecurityFocus: 673 - AIX named-xfer File Overwrite Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:23
Updated: 05/21/2018 10:12
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:23 (47), 05/21/2018 10:12 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:4D3:103

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