VDB-17281 · CVE-2001-0981 · XFDB 7051

HP CIFS-9000 Server up to a.01.07 Unix Password Sync privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP CIFS-9000 Server up to a.01.07. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Unix Password Sync Handler. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0981. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in HP CIFS-9000 Server up to a.01.07. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Unix Password Sync Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

HP CIFS/9000 Server (SAMBA) A.01.07 and earlier with the "unix password sync" option enabled calls the passwd program without specifying the username of the user making the request, which could cause the server to change the password of a different user.

The weakness was released 08/31/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0981. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/09/2019). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7051) and SecurityFocus (BID 3250†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-17280. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

CIFS-9000 Server

Version

a.01.07

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.hp.com/

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

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

08/29/2001 🔍
08/31/2001 +2 days 🔍
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04/09/2019 +1736 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0981 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0981
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17281
X-Force: 7051 - HP CIFS/9000 Server could allow attackers to change other user`s passwords
SecurityFocus: 3250 - HP CIFS 9000 Arbitrary Password Changing Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2014 16:54
Updated: 04/09/2019 09:53
Changes: 07/08/2014 16:54 (52), 04/09/2019 09:53 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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