VDB-16821 · CVE-2001-1324 · BID 2934

Paul Jarc idtools 2001-05-31/2001-06-08 cvmlogin/statfile pathexec_env UID privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Paul Jarc idtools 2001-05-31/2001-06-08. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function pathexec_env of the component cvmlogin/statfile. Performing a manipulation of the argument UID as part of Environment Variable results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-1324. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Paul Jarc idtools 2001-05-31/2001-06-08. This affects the function pathexec_env of the component cvmlogin/statfile. The manipulation of the argument UID as part of a Environment Variable leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

cvmlogin and statfile in Paul Jarc idtools before 2001.06.27 do not properly check the return value of a call to the pathexec_env function, which could cause the setstate utility to setuid to the UID environment variable and allow local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was released 06/26/2001 by Paul (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1324. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2001.06.27 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 2934†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1001839†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Paul Jarc

Name

idtools

Version

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: idtools 2001.06.27

Timelineinfo

06/26/2001 🔍
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06/26/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +4756 days 🔍
05/30/2018 +1426 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Paul
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2001-1324 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1324
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16821
SecurityFocus: 2934 - Paul Jarc cvmlogin Privilege Elevation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1001839

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 15:45
Updated: 05/30/2018 11:27
Changes: 07/04/2014 15:45 (60), 05/30/2018 11:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:D39:103

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