VDB-16507 · CVE-2000-0375 · OSVDB 6084

FreeBSD 3.2 Core Dump File privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FreeBSD 3.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Core Dump File Handler. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2000-0375. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FreeBSD 3.2 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Core Dump File 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The kernel in FreeBSD 3.2 follows symbolic links when it creates core dump files, which allows local attackers to modify arbitrary files.

The weakness was disclosed 09/15/1999 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ftp.freebsd.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0375. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

An exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (6084†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23328†). The entry VDB-15806 is pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/15/1999 🔍
09/15/1999 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2001 +544 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +1123 days 🔍
08/31/2009 +1970 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +1767 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: ftp.freebsd.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0375 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0375
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16507
OSVDB: 6084 - FreeBSD Core Dump Symbolic Link Arbitrary File Modification
Vulnerability Center: 23328 - FreeBSD 3.2 Core Dump Files Creation Vulnerability Allows Local Attackers to Modify Arbitrary Files, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:21
Updated: 02/13/2017 10:32
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:21 (50), 02/13/2017 10:32 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:9CF:103

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