VDB-15865 · CVE-2000-0723 · BID 1596

Helix Code Gnome Installer up to 0.5 Config File /tmp privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Helix Code Gnome Installer up to 0.5 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /tmp of the component Config File Handler. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-0723. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Helix Code Gnome Installer up to 0.5. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file /tmp of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Helix GNOME Updater helix-update 0.5 and earlier does not properly create /tmp directories, which allows local users to create empty system configuration files such as /etc/config.d/bashrc, /etc/config.d/csh.cshrc, and /etc/rc.config.

The weakness was published 10/20/2000 by Alan Cox (FIRST) (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0723. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1596†). Similar entry is available at VDB-15864. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Gnome Installer 0.6

Timelineinfo

08/19/2000 🔍
10/20/2000 +62 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-2000-0723 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0723
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15865
SecurityFocus: 1596 - Gnome Installer System Config-file Overwrite Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 15:04
Updated: 04/06/2019 00:50
Changes: 06/27/2014 15:04 (55), 04/06/2019 00:50 (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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