VDB-18713 · CVE-2002-0827 · XFDB 9380

Caldera OpenUnix 8.0 pppd ppptalk/ppp privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Caldera OpenUnix 8.0. This affects an unknown part of the file ppptalk/ppp of the component pppd. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2002-0827. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Caldera OpenUnix 8.0 (Operating System). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file ppptalk/ppp of the component pppd. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Vulnerability in pppd on UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to gain root privileges via (1) ppptalk or (2) ppp, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0824.

The weakness was presented 08/12/2002 with Texonet (Website). The advisory is shared at ftp.caldera.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0827. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

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 (9380) and SecurityFocus (BID 5051†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Caldera

Name

OpenUnix

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/18/2002 🔍
08/12/2002 +55 days 🔍
08/12/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/22/2014 +4362 days 🔍
06/25/2024 +3626 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.caldera.com
Organization: Texonet
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0827 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0827
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18713
X-Force: 9380
SecurityFocus: 5051

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2014 00:10
Updated: 06/25/2024 19:15
Changes: 07/23/2014 00:10 (47), 06/08/2018 11:20 (4), 06/25/2024 19:15 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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