SCO UnixWare 7.1/7.1.1 ARCserve Agent symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SCO UnixWare 7.1/7.1.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ARCserve Agent. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-0154. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SCO UnixWare 7.1/7.1.1 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component ARCserve Agent. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

The ARCserve agent in UnixWare allows local attackers to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was presented 02/16/2000 by FIRST with Network Associates (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0154. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19752) and SecurityFocus (BID 988†). See VDB-15326 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/15/2000 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5241 days 🔍
01/12/2025 +3856 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: This vulnerability was discovered by Shawn Bracken. It was first made public in a Network Associates security advisory on February 15, 2000. (FIRST)
Organization: Network Associates
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0154 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0154
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15328
SecurityFocus: 988 - SCO Unixware ARCserver /tmp symlink Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/23/2014 17:38
Updated: 01/12/2025 19:21
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:38 (54), 05/23/2018 10:59 (1), 10/08/2020 08:26 (1), 01/12/2025 19:21 (27)
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