Debian Linux 2.0/2.1/2.2 MBR privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Debian Linux 2.0/2.1/2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component MBR Handler. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0112. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 2.0/2.1/2.2 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component MBR Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The default installation of Debian GNU/Linux uses an insecure Master Boot Record (MBR) which allows a local user to boot from a floppy disk during the installation.

The weakness was shared 02/02/2000 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.info. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0112. 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 attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4013), SecurityFocus (BID 960†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23006†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/23/2014 +1789 days 🔍
02/12/2017 +965 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: marc.info
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0112 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0112
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15299
X-Force: 4013
SecurityFocus: 960 - Debian GNU/Linux MBR Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23006 - Debian GNU/Linux Default Installation Insecure Master Boot Record, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:06
Updated: 02/12/2017 13:00
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:06 (49), 02/12/2017 13:00 (9)
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Cache ID: 216:5B8:103

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