Symantec Veritas Volume Manager 3.0.2/3.0.3/3.0.4 vmsa_server Script .server_pids privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Symantec Veritas Volume Manager 3.0.2/3.0.3/3.0.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file .server_pids of the component vmsa_server Script. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0494. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Veritas Volume Manager 3.0.2/3.0.3/3.0.4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file .server_pids of the component vmsa_server Script. 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. CVE summarizes:

Veritas Volume Manager creates a world writable .server_pids file, which allows local users to add arbitrary commands into the file, which is then executed by the vmsa_server script.

The weakness was released 06/16/2000 by Dixie Flatline (echo) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0494. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 3.1 Beta eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (20018) and SecurityFocus (BID 1356†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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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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Upgrade: Veritas Volume Manager 3.1 Beta

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06/25/2014 +5122 days 🔍
01/18/2025 +3860 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Dixie Flatline (echo)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2000-0494 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15676
SecurityFocus: 1356 - Veritas Volume Manager 3.0.x File Permission Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 12:11
Updated: 01/18/2025 21:35
Changes: 06/25/2014 12:11 (55), 04/05/2019 20:06 (1), 01/18/2025 21:35 (27)
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