VDB-15864 · CVE-2000-0722 · BID 1593

Helix Code Gnome Updater up to 0.5 RPM Packet /tmp/helix-install privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Helix Code Gnome Updater up to 0.5. This affects an unknown part of the file /tmp/helix-install of the component RPM Packet Handler. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2000-0722. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Helix Code Gnome Updater up to 0.5. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file /tmp/helix-install of the component RPM Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Helix GNOME Updater helix-update 0.5 and earlier allows local users to install arbitrary RPM packages by creating the /tmp/helix-install installation directory before root has begun installing packages.

The weakness was shared 10/20/2000 by Alan Cox (FIRST) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0722. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1593†). The entry VDB-15865 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Gnome Updater 0.6

Timelineinfo

08/20/2000 🔍
10/20/2000 +61 days 🔍
10/20/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/27/2014 +4998 days 🔍
04/06/2019 +1743 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Alan Cox (FIRST)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0722 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0722
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15864
SecurityFocus: 1593 - Gnome Updater Arbitrary RPM Installation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 15:03
Updated: 04/06/2019 00:46
Changes: 06/27/2014 15:03 (55), 04/06/2019 00:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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