FreeBSD up to 5.0 Linux Compatibility filename memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FreeBSD up to 5.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Linux Compatibility Module. Performing a manipulation of the argument filename results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2000-0749. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FreeBSD up to 5.0 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Linux Compatibility Module. The manipulation of the argument filename with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the Linux binary compatibility module in FreeBSD 3.x through 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via long filenames in the linux shadow file system.

The bug was discovered 08/28/2000. The weakness was released 08/28/2000 by Boris Nikolaus (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ftp.freebsd.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0749. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5968), SecurityFocus (BID 1628†), OSVDB (1536†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20700†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-15894. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: ftp.freebsd.org
Researcher: Boris Nikolaus
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0749 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0749
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15891
X-Force: 5968
SecurityFocus: 1628 - FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Mode Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1536 - FreeBSD Linux Compatibility Mode Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 20700 - FreeBSD Linux Binary Compatibility Module Vulnerability Allows Local Users to Gain Root Privileges, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 17:23
Updated: 08/26/2019 12:19
Changes: 06/27/2014 17:23 (63), 08/26/2019 12:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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