SCO OpenServer 5.0.0/5.0.5 sar -F memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SCO OpenServer 5.0.0/5.0.5. This affects an unknown part of the component sar. The manipulation of the argument -F leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-1999-1571. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SCO OpenServer 5.0.0/5.0.5 (Operating System). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component sar. The manipulation of the argument -F 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in sar for SCO OpenServer 5.0.0 through 5.0.5 may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -f parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1570.

The weakness was released 11/04/1999 by Brock Tellier (FIRST) as not defined advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at online.securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1571 since 10/08/2002. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8989) and SecurityFocus (BID 643†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/09/1999 🔍
11/04/1999 +56 days 🔍
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10/08/2002 +1069 days 🔍
06/22/2014 +4275 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +3773 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brock Tellier (FIRST)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-1999-1571 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1571
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14951
X-Force: 8989
SecurityFocus: 643 - Caldera OpenServer CPU Status Utilities Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 14:36
Updated: 10/21/2024 00:20
Changes: 06/22/2014 14:36 (57), 05/21/2018 10:16 (1), 10/21/2024 00:20 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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