VDB-14992 · CVE-1999-0818 · EDB 19647

Sun Solaris 7.0 kcms_configure NETPATH memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Sun Solaris 7.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file kcms_configure. Executing a manipulation of the argument NETPATH as part of Environment Variable can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-0818. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 7.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file kcms_configure. The manipulation of the argument NETPATH as part of a Environment Variable leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Solaris kcms_configure via a long NETPATH environmental variable.

The weakness was disclosed 11/20/1999 by Shadow (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0818. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19647) and SecurityFocus (BID 831†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

Solaris

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/20/1999 🔍
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11/30/1999 +10 days 🔍
06/22/2014 +5318 days 🔍
12/31/2024 +3845 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Shadow
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0818 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0818
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14992
SecurityFocus: 831 - Solaris kcms_configure

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:03
Updated: 12/31/2024 03:20
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:03 (52), 05/22/2018 09:11 (4), 12/31/2024 03:20 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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