Netscape iPlanet iCal 2.1p2 Access Control privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netscape iPlanet iCal 2.1p2 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Access Control Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-1071. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Additional authentication should be implemented.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netscape iPlanet iCal 2.1p2. It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Access Control Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The GUI installation for iCal 2.1 Patch 2 disables access control for the X server using an "xhost +" command, which allows remote attackers to monitor X Windows events and gain privileges.

The weakness was published 10/09/2000 by Silicosis with @stake, Inc. (Website). The advisory is available at atstake.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1071. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/06/2019). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

It is possible to mitigate the problem by adding an authentication mechanism.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5752), SecurityFocus (BID 1767†) and OSVDB (7213†). Similar entries are available at VDB-16091, VDB-16092 and VDB-16093. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Authentication
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2000 🔍
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10/10/2000 +1 days 🔍
12/11/2000 +62 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +1214 days 🔍
07/01/2014 +3735 days 🔍
04/06/2019 +1740 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: atstake.com
Researcher: Silicosis
Organization: @stake, Inc.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-1071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16090
X-Force: 5752 - iPlanet iCal allows the escalation of privileges
SecurityFocus: 1767 - Netscape iPlanet iCal 'xhost -' Vulnerability
OSVDB: 7213 - iCal GUI Installation xhost Configuration Privilege Escalation

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

Created: 07/01/2014 16:57
Updated: 04/06/2019 11:47
Changes: 07/01/2014 16:57 (60), 04/06/2019 11:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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