VDB-18644 · CVE-2002-0758 · XFDB 9040

SuSE Linux 8.0 sysconfig Package ifup-dhcp privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in SuSE Linux 8.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file ifup-dhcp of the component sysconfig Package. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0758. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 8.0 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the file ifup-dhcp of the component sysconfig Package. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ifup-dhcp script in the sysconfig package for SuSE 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via spoofed DHCP responses, which are stored and executed in a file.

The weakness was shared 08/12/2002 with SuSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-0758. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/23/2024). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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 (9040) and SecurityFocus (BID 4695†). The entry VDB-18648 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

SuSE

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.suse.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/08/2002 🔍
08/12/2002 +96 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +4362 days 🔍
06/23/2024 +3624 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: novell.com
Organization: SuSE
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0758 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0758
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18644
X-Force: 9040
SecurityFocus: 4695

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 23:23
Updated: 06/23/2024 23:54
Changes: 07/22/2014 23:23 (48), 06/08/2018 11:17 (4), 06/23/2024 23:54 (17)
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