SCO OpenServer 5.0 userOsa symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SCO OpenServer 5.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component userOsa. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0893. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SCO OpenServer 5.0 (Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component userOsa. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

userOsa in SCO OpenServer allows local users to corrupt files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was presented 10/11/1999. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0893. 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 are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (19542). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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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

10/11/1999 🔍
10/11/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/22/2014 +5368 days 🔍
12/21/2024 +3835 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0893 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14898
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 13:46
Updated: 12/21/2024 21:37
Changes: 06/22/2014 13:46 (40), 05/21/2018 10:13 (6), 12/21/2024 21:37 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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