SuSE Linux 8.0 shadow Package /etc/passwd privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SuSE Linux 8.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /etc/passwd of the component shadow Package. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0762. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SuSE Linux 8.0 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the file /etc/passwd of the component shadow Package. 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. CVE summarizes:

shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign extra group privileges to some users by changing filesize limits before calling programs that modify the files.

The weakness was presented 08/12/2002 with SuSE Security Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0762. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9102) and SecurityFocus (BID 4757†). See VDB-18644 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Linux 8.0

Timelineinfo

05/16/2002 🔍
08/12/2002 +88 days 🔍
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07/22/2014 +4362 days 🔍
06/24/2024 +3625 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

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

CVE: CVE-2002-0762 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0762
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18648
X-Force: 9102
SecurityFocus: 4757

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2014 23:25
Updated: 06/24/2024 04:32
Changes: 07/22/2014 23:25 (50), 06/08/2018 11:18 (4), 06/24/2024 04:32 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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