Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 6.1/7.0/7.1 ypserv vsyslog format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 6.1/7.0/7.1. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function vsyslog of the component ypserv. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-1043. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 6.1/7.0/7.1. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vsyslog of the component ypserv. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in ypserv in Mandrake Linux 7.1 and earlier, and possibly other Linux operating systems, allows an attacker to gain root privileges when ypserv is built without a vsyslog() function.

The weakness was presented 12/11/2000 as MDKSA-2000:064 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at linux-mandrake.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-1043. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/25/2021).

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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 590.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5731), Tenable (61851) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40940†). See VDB-16060, VDB-16061 and VDB-16062 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 61851
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : ypserv (MDKSA-2000:064)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 590
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-RPC portmap ypserv request UDP
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Suricata ID: 2101276
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10/23/2000 🔍
12/11/2000 +49 days 🔍
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07/01/2014 +327 days 🔍
06/25/2021 +2551 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: MDKSA-2000:064
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1043 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1043
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16063
X-Force: 5731 - Linux Mandrake ypserv has format string
Vulnerability Center: 40940 - Mandrake Linux 7.1 and Earlier ypserv Format String Vulnerability Allows Full Compromise of System (CVE-2000-1043), High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2014 16:07
Updated: 06/25/2021 09:41
Changes: 07/01/2014 16:07 (44), 05/08/2017 08:57 (26), 06/25/2021 09:41 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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