Linux Kernel up to 2.4.10 ptrace privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component ptrace. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-1384. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component ptrace. 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. CVE summarizes:

ptrace in Linux 2.2.x through 2.2.19, and 2.4.x through 2.4.9, allows local users to gain root privileges by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program that itself calls an unprivileged program, such as newgrp.

The weakness was published 10/18/2001 by Rafal Wojtczuk (Website). The advisory is shared for download at linuxsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1384. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14777 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2001:079-2)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7311), Exploit-DB (21124), Tenable (14777), SecurityFocus (BID 3447†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44836†). Similar entry is available at VDB-17558. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14777
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDKSA-2001:079-2)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: linuxsecurity.com
Researcher: Rafal Wojtczuk
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1384 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1384
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17560
X-Force: 7311
SecurityFocus: 3447 - Linux Ptrace/Setuid Exec Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44836 - Linux Kernel Local Host Privilege due to an Error in ptrace, High

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

Created: 07/09/2014 22:39
Updated: 10/27/2024 02:11
Changes: 07/09/2014 22:39 (61), 05/30/2017 10:56 (6), 06/27/2021 08:31 (3), 10/27/2024 02:11 (17)
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