VDB-15109 · CVE-2000-0037 · EDB 19699

Great Circle Associates Majordomo 1.94.4/1.94.5 Config File -C privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Great Circle Associates Majordomo 1.94.4/1.94.5 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Config File Handler. This manipulation of the argument -C causes privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0037. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Great Circle Associates Majordomo 1.94.4/1.94.5. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation of the argument -C with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Majordomo wrapper allows local users to gain privileges by specifying an alternate configuration file.

The weakness was shared 12/28/1999 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0037. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit 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 (19699) and SecurityFocus (BID 903†). The entries VDB-15103 and VDB-15108 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Great Circle Associates

Name

Majordomo

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/28/1999 🔍
12/28/1999 +0 days 🔍
12/29/1999 +1 days 🔍
06/22/2014 +5289 days 🔍
11/28/2024 +3812 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0037 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15109
SecurityFocus: 903 - Majordomo Local -C Parameter Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/22/2014 16:35
Updated: 11/28/2024 15:21
Changes: 06/22/2014 16:35 (56), 05/22/2018 09:21 (2), 11/28/2024 15:21 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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