Michael K. Johnson pam_console 0.66/0.72 Unpatched Display Manager path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Michael K. Johnson pam_console 0.66/0.72 Unpatched. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Display Manager Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2000-0668. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Michael K. Johnson pam_console 0.66/0.72 Unpatched. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Display Manager Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

pam_console PAM module in Linux systems allows a user to access the system console and reboot the system when a display manager such as gdm or kdm has XDMCP enabled.

The weakness was released 07/27/2000 by FIRST with Redhat (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0668. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5001), Exploit-DB (20105) and SecurityFocus (BID 1513†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Conectiva Linux up to 5.1
  • Red Hat Linux up to 6.2

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/27/2000 🔍
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06/25/2014 +5081 days 🔍
12/09/2024 +3820 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: Redhat
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0668 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0668
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15801
X-Force: 5001
SecurityFocus: 1513 - Multiple Linux Vendor pam_console Remote User Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 15:58
Updated: 12/09/2024 09:36
Changes: 06/25/2014 15:58 (49), 05/27/2018 12:11 (7), 12/09/2024 09:36 (27)
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Cache ID: 216:B2B:103

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

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