SuSE Linux 2.3 mount/umount Long Path memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 2.3 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file mount/umount. The manipulation as part of Long Path results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2000-0218. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 2.3 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the file mount/umount. The manipulation as part of a Long Path 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. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Linux mount and umount allows local users to gain root privileges via a long relative pathname.

The weakness was released 02/03/2000 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is available at ftp.caldera.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0218. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7156), Exploit-DB (321) and OSVDB (6980†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-82049. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Caldera Linux
  • SuSE Linux

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/03/2000 🔍
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04/09/2004 +1526 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +3727 days 🔍
12/23/2024 +3836 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: ftp.caldera.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0218 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0218
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15306
X-Force: 7156
OSVDB: 6980 - Linux mount Long Relative Path Overflow

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

Created: 06/23/2014 17:10
Updated: 12/23/2024 12:16
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:10 (55), 05/23/2018 10:58 (1), 10/08/2020 07:15 (1), 12/23/2024 12:16 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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