VDB-15259 · CVE-2000-0099 · GCVE-0-2000-0099

SCO UnixWare 7.0.0/7.0.1/7.1.0 ppptalk Long Argument memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SCO UnixWare 7.0.0/7.0.1/7.1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file ppptalk. This manipulation as part of Long Argument causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0099. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SCO UnixWare 7.0.0/7.0.1/7.1.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file ppptalk. The manipulation as part of a Long Argument leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in UnixWare ppptalk command allows local users to gain privileges via a long prompt argument.

The weakness was shared 01/18/2000 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0099. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

UnixWare

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: http://www.sco.com/

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

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/18/2000 🔍
01/18/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5270 days 🔍
05/23/2018 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0099 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15259

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 15:50
Updated: 05/23/2018 10:56
Changes: 06/23/2014 15:50 (40), 05/23/2018 10:56 (10)
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