SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1 xauto memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file xauto. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-0866. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SCO UnixWare 7.0/7.0.1/7.1/7.1.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file xauto. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in UnixWare xauto program allows local users to gain root privilege.

The weakness was released 12/03/1999 by Brock Tellier (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0866. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19656) and SecurityFocus (BID 848†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-15441. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Brock Tellier
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0866 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0866
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15036
SecurityFocus: 848 - SCO UnixWare 'xauto' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/22/2014 15:42
Updated: 12/25/2024 12:15
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:42 (57), 05/22/2018 09:18 (1), 12/25/2024 12:15 (19)
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