Red Hat Linux up to 7.0 nfs-utils rpc.statd format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Linux up to 7.0 and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the file rpc.statd of the component nfs-utils. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0666. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Red Hat Linux up to 7.0 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the file rpc.statd of the component nfs-utils. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

rpc.statd in the nfs-utils package in various Linux distributions does not properly cleanse untrusted format strings, which allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

The issue has been introduced in 10/03/1996. The weakness was presented 07/16/2000 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0666. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1382 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61819 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : nfs-utils (MDKSA-2000:021)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 66041 (nlockmgr RPC Service Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1890. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3042.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4939), Exploit-DB (20075), Tenable (61819), SecurityFocus (BID 1480†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-167†). See VDB-15942 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Conectiva Linux up to 5.1
  • Debian GNU Linux up to 2.3
  • Red Hat Linux up to 6.2
  • Trustix Secure Linux 1.0/1.1

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 61819
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : nfs-utils (MDKSA-2000:021)
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OpenVAS ID: 902725
OpenVAS Name: Nfs-utils rpc.statd Multiple Remote Format String Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 1890
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-RPC status GHBN format string attack
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Suricata ID: 2101891
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0666 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0666
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15768
X-Force: 4939
SecurityFocus: 1480 - Multiple Linux Vendor rpc.statd Remote Format String Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 167 - rpc.statd gain root, Critical

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

Created: 06/25/2014 15:32
Updated: 12/09/2024 08:31
Changes: 06/25/2014 15:32 (92), 05/05/2019 11:13 (6), 12/09/2024 08:31 (17)
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