IBM AIX 4.3.0 portmir echo_error memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM AIX 4.3.0. Impacted is the function echo_error of the file portmir. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1216. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM AIX 4.3.0 (Operating System). This affects the function echo_error of the file portmir. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in portmir for AIX 4.3.0 allows local users to corrupt lock files and gain root privileges via the echo_error routine.

The bug was discovered 09/26/2001. The weakness was presented 01/27/2000 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-1216 since 04/21/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 848 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7929), OSVDB (17961†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22084†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/01/1997 🔍
01/27/2000 +848 days 🔍
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09/26/2001 +608 days 🔍
04/21/2005 +1303 days 🔍
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06/23/2014 +1862 days 🔍
11/12/2024 +3795 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1216 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1216
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15273
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X-Force: 7929
OSVDB: 17961 - CVE-2000-1216 - AIX - Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 22084 - IBM AIX 4.3 Portmir Local Root Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 16:08
Updated: 11/12/2024 18:26
Changes: 06/23/2014 16:08 (61), 09/04/2019 11:30 (3), 11/12/2024 18:26 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:F7F:103

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