VDB-16793 · CVE-2001-0403 · XFDB 6267

Sun Solaris 2.0 GUI /opt/JSparm/bin/perfmon privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.0. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /opt/JSparm/bin/perfmon of the component GUI. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2001-0403. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Solaris 2.0 (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the file /opt/JSparm/bin/perfmon of the component GUI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

/opt/JSparm/bin/perfmon program in Solaris allows local users to create arbitrary files as root via the Logging File option in the GUI.

The weakness was presented 06/18/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0403. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is available at archives.neohapsis.com. 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 X-Force (6267) and Exploit-DB (20715). See VDB-16791 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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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

06/18/2001 🔍
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07/04/2014 +4764 days 🔍
01/01/2025 +3834 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0403 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0403
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16793
X-Force: 6267 - Sun Solaris /opt/JSParm/bin/perfmon allows user to create files with root privileges

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

Created: 07/04/2014 13:17
Updated: 01/01/2025 13:47
Changes: 07/04/2014 13:17 (57), 05/30/2018 11:26 (1), 01/01/2025 13:47 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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