IBM AIX 4.1/4.2 lquerypv -h privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM AIX 4.1/4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file lquerypv. Executing a manipulation of the argument -h can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-1117. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AIX 4.1/4.2 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file lquerypv. The manipulation of the argument -h 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. CVE summarizes:

lquerypv in AIX 4.1 and 4.2 allows local users to read arbitrary files by specifying the file in the -h command line parameter.

The issue has been introduced in 08/12/1994. The weakness was released 12/31/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-1117. 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. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1967 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 4.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1752), Exploit-DB (19345) and SecurityFocus (BID 455†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AIX 4.3

Timelineinfo

08/12/1994 🔍
11/24/1996 +835 days 🔍
12/31/1999 +1132 days 🔍
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06/22/2014 +5287 days 🔍
06/05/2024 +3636 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15136
X-Force: 1752
SecurityFocus: 455 - AIX lquerypv Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 16:53
Updated: 06/05/2024 05:14
Changes: 06/22/2014 16:53 (55), 04/13/2019 10:42 (3), 06/05/2024 05:14 (25)
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