VDB-15696 · CVE-2000-0606 · BID 1371

Red Hat KON 0.3.9 -StartupMessage memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Red Hat KON 0.3.9. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument -StartupMessage results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2000-0606. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Red Hat KON 0.3.9. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument -StartupMessage with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in kon program in Kanji on Console (KON) package on Linux may allow local users to gain root privileges via a long -StartupMessage parameter.

The weakness was released 06/21/2000 by Chris Evans (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0606. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1371†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-15697. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/21/2000 🔍
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06/25/2014 +5117 days 🔍
04/13/2017 +1023 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Chris Evans
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0606 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0606
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15696
SecurityFocus: 1371 - Multiple Linux Vendor KON (Kanji On Console) Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Created: 06/25/2014 14:15
Updated: 04/13/2017 12:26
Changes: 06/25/2014 14:15 (42), 04/13/2017 12:26 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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