FreeBSD 3.5/3.5.1/4.1.1/4.2 inetd Server information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FreeBSD 3.5/3.5.1/4.1.1/4.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component inetd Server. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2001-0196. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FreeBSD 3.5/3.5.1/4.1.1/4.2 (Operating System). This affects some unknown processing of the component inetd Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

inetd ident server in FreeBSD 4.x and earlier does not properly set group permissions, which allows remote attackers to read the first 16 bytes of files that are accessible by the wheel group.

The weakness was disclosed 01/29/2001 by dynamo (Website). The advisory is shared at ftp.freebsd.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0196. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

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

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6052), SecurityFocus (BID 2324†), OSVDB (1753†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23316†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/29/2001 🔍
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05/03/2001 +94 days 🔍
02/21/2003 +659 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +1771 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: ftp.freebsd.org
Researcher: dynamo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0196 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0196
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16617
X-Force: 6052
SecurityFocus: 2324 - FreeBSD inetd wheel Group File Read Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1753 - FreeBSD inetd wheel Group File Read
Vulnerability Center: 23316 - FreeBSD <= 4.2 Inetd Ident Server Remote Wheel Group Files Read Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 17:19
Updated: 02/13/2017 10:29
Changes: 07/03/2014 17:19 (53), 02/13/2017 10:29 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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