VDB-15167 · CVE-1999-1329 · XFDB 7250

Red Hat Linux 5.1 SysVInit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Linux 5.1. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component SysVInit. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1329. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Red Hat Linux 5.1 (Operating System). This issue affects an unknown code block of the component SysVInit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in SysVInit in Red Hat Linux 5.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges.

The issue has been introduced in 05/22/1998. The weakness was disclosed 12/31/1999 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1329. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 588 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (7250). The entries VDB-15169, VDB-15168, VDB-15166 and VDB-15165 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Red Hat

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.redhat.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/22/1998 🔍
12/31/1999 +588 days 🔍
12/31/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
06/08/2024 +3638 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-1999-1329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15167
X-Force: 7250

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 12:51
Updated: 06/08/2024 02:26
Changes: 06/23/2014 12:51 (52), 04/14/2019 21:24 (1), 06/08/2024 02:26 (17)
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