Red Hat Linux 6.2 Virtual Server GUI backdoor

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Red Hat Linux 6.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Virtual Server GUI. Executing a manipulation can lead to backdoor. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0248. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Red Hat Linux 6.2 (Operating System) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Virtual Server GUI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a backdoor vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-912. The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The web GUI for the Linux Virtual Server (LVS) software in the Red Hat Linux Piranha package has a backdoor password that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

The issue has been introduced in 04/03/2000. The weakness was shared 04/24/2000 as not defined advisory (X-Force). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0248. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/18/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1588.001.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 21 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10381 (Piranha's RH6.2 default password), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10082 (Default Account in Piranha Web Interface).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9607.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4299), Exploit-DB (19879), Tenable (10381), SecurityFocus (BID 1148†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-781†). The entry VDB-15488 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Backdoor
CWE: CWE-912
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 10381
Nessus Name: Piranha's RH6.2 default password
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MetaSploit ID: piranha_passwd_exec.rb
MetaSploit Name: RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package passwd.php3 Arbitrary Command Execution
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Suricata ID: 2002331
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15484
X-Force: 4299
SecurityFocus: 1148 - RedHat Piranha Virtual Server Package Default Account and Password Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 781 - Red Hat Piranha Virtual Server Package Default Account and Password Vulnerability, Low

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

Created: 06/24/2014 12:36
Updated: 10/18/2025 02:20
Changes: 06/24/2014 12:36 (77), 05/08/2019 17:30 (2), 12/19/2024 06:02 (22), 10/18/2025 02:20 (2)
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