VDB-16519 · CVE-2001-0115 · XFDB 5928

Sun Solaris up to 7.0 arp -F memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1/2.6/7.0. This affects an unknown function of the file arp. This manipulation of the argument -F causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0115. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Solaris 2.4/2.5/2.5.1/2.6/7.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file arp. The manipulation of the argument -F with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in arp command in Solaris 7 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a long -f parameter.

The bug was discovered 01/12/2001. The weakness was shared 01/12/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0115. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5928), Exploit-DB (250), SecurityFocus (BID 2193†), OSVDB (1720†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-7276†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

Solaris

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/12/2001 🔍
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01/15/2001 +3 days 🔍
03/12/2001 +56 days 🔍
02/21/2003 +711 days 🔍
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01/05/2025 +3839 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16519
X-Force: 5928
SecurityFocus: 2193 - Solaris arp Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1720 - Solaris arp File Function Local Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 7276 - Buffer Overflow in Sun Solaris 7 and Earlier arp Command Enables Local Code Execution, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:28
Updated: 01/05/2025 07:58
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:28 (68), 05/30/2019 17:27 (1), 01/05/2025 07:58 (18)
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