SGI IRIX up to 6.5.15 nfs.sw.nis Subsystem /usr/etc/rpc.passwd memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SGI IRIX up to 6.5.15. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /usr/etc/rpc.passwd of the component nfs.sw.nis Subsystem. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0357. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SGI IRIX up to 6.5.15 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file /usr/etc/rpc.passwd of the component nfs.sw.nis Subsystem. 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:

Unknown vulnerability in rpc.passwd in the nfs.sw.nis subsystem of SGI IRIX 6.5.15 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges.

The weakness was shared 06/04/2002 by FIRST as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0357. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11021 (IRIX rpc.yppasswdd Unspecified Remote Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family RPC and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 6.5.16 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9261), Tenable (11021), SecurityFocus (BID 4939†), OSVDB (834†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1517†). The entry VDB-18243 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 11021
Nessus Name: IRIX rpc.yppasswdd Unspecified Remote Overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 80034
OpenVAS Name: irix rpc.passwd overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IRIX 6.5.16

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07/28/2003 +318 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +4001 days 🔍
06/18/2024 +3630 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sgi.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0357 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18244
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X-Force: 9261
SecurityFocus: 4939 - SGI IRIX rpc.passwd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 834 - IRIX rpc.passwd nfs.sw.nis Subsystem Local Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Center: 1517 - SGI IRIX rpc.passwd Allows Root Privilege Elevation, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:07
Updated: 06/18/2024 08:41
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:07 (74), 05/10/2019 22:05 (2), 06/27/2021 10:48 (3), 06/18/2024 08:41 (16)
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