IBM AIX rpc.yppasswdd memory corruption ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM AIX. The affected element is an unknown function of the component rpc.yppasswdd. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2001-1529. In addition, an exploit is available. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM AIX (Operating System) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component rpc.yppasswdd. 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 rpc.yppasswdd (yppasswd server) in AIX allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via a long string. NOTE: due to lack of details in the vendor advisory, it is not clear if this is the same issue as CVE-2001-0779.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2001 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1529 since 07/14/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

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 real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13480 (Solaris 8 (x86) : 111597-03), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Solaris Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 585.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6629), Tenable (13480), SecurityFocus (BID 2763†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-347†). See VDB-17542 and VDB-17873 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 13480
Nessus Name: Solaris 8 (x86) : 111597-03
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10/18/2001 +161 days 🔍
12/31/2001 +74 days 🔍
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12/11/2002 +345 days 🔍
02/28/2003 +79 days 🔍
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07/14/2005 +367 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3284 days 🔍
06/27/2021 +2543 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2001-1529 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1529
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17848
X-Force: 6629
SecurityFocus: 2763 - Multiple Vendor rpc.yppasswdd Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 347 - Multiple Vendor rpc.yppasswdd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 07/11/2014 13:29
Updated: 06/27/2021 08:57
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:29 (73), 05/06/2019 12:46 (7), 06/27/2021 08:57 (3)
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