Openunix/UnixWare PPP Utilities memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Openunix and UnixWare. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component PPP Utilities. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0858. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Openunix and UnixWare (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component PPP Utilities. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in pppattach and other linked PPP utilities in Caldera Open Unix 8.0 and UnixWare 7.1.0 and 7.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges.

The weakness was released 12/06/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0858. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (7570). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Caldera Open Unix 8.0
  • UnixWare 7.1.0/7.1.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

12/06/2001 🔍
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07/11/2014 +4600 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +3755 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0858 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0858
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17716
X-Force: 7570

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 10:11
Updated: 10/21/2024 07:10
Changes: 07/11/2014 10:11 (41), 04/10/2019 12:27 (6), 10/21/2024 07:10 (17)
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