OpenBSD up to 2.7 photurisd format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in OpenBSD 2.3/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.7. This impacts an unknown function of the file photurisd. The manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2000-1004. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenBSD 2.3/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.7 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file photurisd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in OpenBSD photurisd allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a configuration file directory name that contains formatting characters.

The weakness was published 10/03/2000 by K2 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-1004. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a exploit are known.

After 8 hours, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5336) and OSVDB (6123†). Similar entry is available at VDB-16205. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/03/2000 🔍
10/04/2000 +0 days 🔍
12/11/2000 +67 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +1214 days 🔍
06/30/2014 +3734 days 🔍
05/28/2018 +1428 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: K2
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-1004 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1004
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16025
X-Force: 5336 - OpenBSD photurisd format string
OSVDB: 6123 - OpenBSD photurisd Format String Arbitrary Command Execution

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

Created: 06/30/2014 16:24
Updated: 05/28/2018 09:09
Changes: 06/30/2014 16:24 (51), 05/28/2018 09:09 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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