DEC OpenVMS up to 7.3 Vax DECwindows Motif Server privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in DEC OpenVMS up to 7.3 Vax. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component DECwindows Motif Server. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0845. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in DEC OpenVMS up to 7.3 Vax (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component DECwindows Motif Server. 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:

Vulnerability in DECwindows Motif Server on OpenVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2 through 7.3, and SEVMS VAX or Alpha 6.2, allows local users to gain access to unauthorized resources.

The weakness was presented 12/06/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ftp.support.compaq.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0845. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 (7425) and SecurityFocus (BID 3492†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/31/2001 🔍
12/06/2001 +36 days 🔍
12/06/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2014 +4599 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +1425 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.support.compaq.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0845 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0845
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17703
X-Force: 7425 - OpenVMS and DECwindows Motif Server allows unauthorized access
SecurityFocus: 3492 - OpenVMS DECWindows Motif Server Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2014 23:08
Updated: 06/04/2018 08:58
Changes: 07/10/2014 23:08 (47), 06/04/2018 08:58 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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