SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1 Coredump /core.pid symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1. This affects an unknown function of the file /core.pid of the component Coredump. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0864. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file /core.pid of the component Coredump. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

UnixWare programs that dump core allow a local user to modify files via a symlink attack on the ./core.pid file.

The weakness was shared 12/03/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0864. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19659) and SecurityFocus (BID 851†). The entries VDB-15036 and VDB-15033 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0864 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0864
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15034
SecurityFocus: 851 - SCO UnixWare 'coredump' Symlink Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/22/2014 15:41
Updated: 12/24/2024 13:04
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:41 (49), 05/22/2018 09:17 (6), 12/24/2024 13:04 (27)
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