FreeBSD 3.0/3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4 asmon/ascpu privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeBSD 3.0/3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component asmon/ascpu. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2000-0163. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FreeBSD 3.0/3.1/3.2/3.3/3.4 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component asmon/ascpu. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

asmon and ascpu in FreeBSD allow local users to gain root privileges via a configuration file.

The weakness was disclosed 02/21/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0163. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19756) and SecurityFocus (BID 996†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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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

02/19/2000 🔍
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02/21/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5236 days 🔍
09/09/2024 +3731 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: This vulnerability was published in a FreeBSD Security Advisory, numbered SA-00:03.asmon, on February 19, 2000.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15337
SecurityFocus: 996 - FreeBSD Asmon/Ascpu Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:45
Updated: 09/09/2024 02:04
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:45 (48), 05/23/2018 11:00 (2), 10/08/2020 09:22 (1), 09/09/2024 02:04 (25)
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Cache ID: 216:FC4:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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