Caldera Openlinux 2.3/2.3.1/2.4 DHCP Server format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Caldera Openlinux 2.3/2.3.1/2.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the component DHCP Server. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0181. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Caldera Openlinux 2.3/2.3.1/2.4. Affected is an unknown code block of the component DHCP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in the error logging code of DHCP server and client in Caldera Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

The weakness was published 03/26/2001 by FIRST with Caldera (Website). The advisory is shared for download at calderasystems.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0181. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/29/2018).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5953) and SecurityFocus (BID 2215†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/15/2001 🔍
03/26/2001 +70 days 🔍
03/26/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +4847 days 🔍
05/29/2018 +1426 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: calderasystems.com
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: Caldera
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0181 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16560
X-Force: 5953 - Caldera DHCP format string
SecurityFocus: 2215 - Caldera DHCP Package Format String Vulnerabililty

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 16:06
Updated: 05/29/2018 10:24
Changes: 07/03/2014 16:06 (55), 05/29/2018 10:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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