SGI IRIX 6.2/6.3 gr_osview -D memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SGI IRIX 6.2/6.3. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file gr_osview. Performing a manipulation of the argument -D results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2000-0797. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SGI IRIX 6.2/6.3 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the file gr_osview. The manipulation of the argument -D 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 gr_osview in IRIX 6.2 and 6.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long -D option.

The bug was discovered 01/01/1997. The weakness was shared 08/02/2000 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at patches.sgi.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0797. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1615 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5062), Exploit-DB (20126), SecurityFocus (BID 1526†), OSVDB (3815†) and Secunia (SA10750†). The entries VDB-15170 and VDB-19212 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/01/1997 +306 days 🔍
08/02/2000 +1309 days 🔍
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10/20/2000 +78 days 🔍
01/30/2004 +1197 days 🔍
06/27/2014 +3800 days 🔍
10/15/2024 +3763 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: patches.sgi.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0797 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0797
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15939
X-Force: 5062
SecurityFocus: 1526 - IRIX gr_osview Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 10750
OSVDB: 3815 - IRIX gr_osview -D Parameter Local Overflow

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

Created: 06/27/2014 17:55
Updated: 10/15/2024 05:42
Changes: 06/27/2014 17:55 (65), 04/11/2019 10:40 (1), 10/15/2024 05:42 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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