SuSE Linux 6.2/6.3/6.4/7.0 Logging ypbind-mt denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SuSE Linux 6.2/6.3/6.4/7.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file ypbind-mt of the component Logging Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-1040. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SuSE Linux 6.2/6.3/6.4/7.0 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file ypbind-mt of the component Logging Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in logging function of ypbind 3.3, while running in debug mode, leaks file descriptors and allows an attacker to cause a denial of service.

The weakness was published 12/11/2000 by FIRST with SuSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1040. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61851 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : ypserv (MDKSA-2000:064)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5394), Tenable (61851), SecurityFocus (BID 1820†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2845†). Similar entries are available at VDB-16061, VDB-16062, VDB-16063 and VDB-16064. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 61851
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : ypserv (MDKSA-2000:064)
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10/18/2000 🔍
10/23/2000 +5 days 🔍
12/11/2000 +49 days 🔍
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11/13/2003 +1067 days 🔍
09/06/2012 +3220 days 🔍
07/01/2014 +663 days 🔍
05/16/2019 +1780 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: SuSE
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-1040 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16060
X-Force: 5394
SecurityFocus: 1820 - S.u.S.E. ypbind-mt Format String Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2845 - Format String in Logging Function of Ypbind 3.3, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2014 15:34
Updated: 05/16/2019 17:32
Changes: 07/01/2014 15:34 (69), 05/16/2019 17:32 (2)
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