Red Hat Linux up to 7.1 Usermode Package denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Red Hat Linux up to 7.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Usermode Package. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2000-0633. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Red Hat Linux up to 7.1 (Operating System). This affects some unknown processing of the component Usermode Package. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in Mandrake Linux usermode package allows local users to to reboot or halt the system.

The issue has been introduced in 10/03/1996. The weakness was disclosed 07/18/2000 by LINUX with Mandrake Security (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0633. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1384 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4944) and SecurityFocus (BID 1489†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Conectiva Linux up to 5.1
  • Mandriva Linux Mandrake up to 9.0
  • Red Hat Linux 6.0/6.1/6.2

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/03/1996 🔍
07/18/2000 +1384 days 🔍
07/18/2000 +0 days 🔍
07/18/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2014 +5090 days 🔍
04/14/2019 +1754 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: LINUX
Organization: Mandrake Security
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0633 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0633
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15777
X-Force: 4944
SecurityFocus: 1489 - Multiple Vendor Linux Usermode Package Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 15:39
Updated: 04/14/2019 20:11
Changes: 06/25/2014 15:39 (56), 04/14/2019 20:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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