Red Hat Linux 7.1 Setserial privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Red Hat Linux 7.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file Setserial. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-1383. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Linux 7.1 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the file Setserial. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

initscript in setserial 2.17-4 and earlier uses predictable temporary file names, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized operations on files.

The issue has been introduced in 04/16/2001. The weakness was shared 09/26/2001 with Red Hat (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1383. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 163 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7177) and SecurityFocus (BID 3367†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/16/2001 🔍
09/26/2001 +163 days 🔍
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07/09/2014 +4669 days 🔍
04/14/2019 +1740 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: rhn.redhat.com
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1383 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1383
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17439
X-Force: 7177
SecurityFocus: 3367 - RedHat Setserial Init Script Predictable Temporary File Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 13:27
Updated: 04/14/2019 18:39
Changes: 07/09/2014 13:27 (51), 04/14/2019 18:39 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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