VDB-14912 · CVE-1999-0900 · SBV-1028

Linux Kernel MD5 Hash Generator rpc.yppasswdd memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file rpc.yppasswdd of the component MD5 Hash Generator. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0900. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version not known). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file rpc.yppasswdd of the component MD5 Hash Generator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in rpc.yppasswdd allows a local user to gain privileges via MD5 hash generation.

The weakness was disclosed 10/23/1999. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0900. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-1028†). The entries VDB-14914, VDB-14913 and VDB-14909 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/23/1999 🔍
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06/22/2014 +5356 days 🔍
06/11/2024 +3642 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0900 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0900
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14912
Vulnerability Center: 1028

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 13:58
Updated: 06/11/2024 13:50
Changes: 06/22/2014 13:58 (37), 04/04/2019 21:05 (10), 06/11/2024 13:50 (17)
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