VDB-15375 · CVE-2000-0206 · EDB 19794

Oracle 8.1.5 Installer orainstroot.sh symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle 8.1.5 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file orainstroot.sh of the component Installer. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0206. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle 8.1.5. This affects an unknown part of the file orainstroot.sh of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The installation of Oracle 8.1.5.x on Linux follows symlinks and creates the orainstRoot.sh file with world-writeable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was published 03/05/2000 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0206. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19794) and SecurityFocus (BID 1035†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

Oracle

Version

8.1.5

License

commercial

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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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

03/05/2000 🔍
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06/23/2014 +5223 days 🔍
12/01/2024 +3814 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: This vulnerability was reported to the Bugtraq mailing list by Keyser Soze on March 6, 2000.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0206 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0206
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15375
SecurityFocus: 1035 - Oracle for Linux Installer Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 23:33
Updated: 12/01/2024 06:56
Changes: 06/23/2014 23:33 (48), 05/23/2018 11:03 (3), 10/08/2020 12:59 (1), 12/01/2024 06:56 (27)
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