VDB-15103 · CVE-2000-0029 · BID 901

SCO UnixWare 7.1 pis/mkpis symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in SCO UnixWare 7.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component pis/mkpis. This manipulation causes symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-0029. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SCO UnixWare 7.1 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component pis/mkpis. 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. The summary by CVE is:

UnixWare pis and mkpis commands allow local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack.

The weakness was presented 12/27/1999 by Brock Tellier (FIRST) (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0029. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 901†). See VDB-15108 and VDB-15109 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/22/2014 +5291 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Brock Tellier (FIRST)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0029 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0029
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15103
SecurityFocus: 901 - SCO Unixware pis/mkpis Symbolic Link Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 16:31
Updated: 04/20/2026 01:43
Changes: 06/22/2014 16:31 (54), 05/22/2018 09:21 (1), 04/20/2026 01:43 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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