Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0/8.0 pkgmap File mode/owner/group privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0/8.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component pkgmap File Handler. This manipulation of the argument mode/owner/group with the input ? causes privileges management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1871. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Solaris 2.5.1/2.6/7.0/8.0 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component pkgmap File Handler. The manipulation of the argument mode/owner/group with the input value ? leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.

The bug was discovered 07/10/2002. The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-1871 since 06/29/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 174 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 (9544), SecurityFocus (BID 5208†), OSVDB (59885†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20838†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base 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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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07/10/2002 🔍
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12/31/2002 +174 days 🔍
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06/29/2005 +911 days 🔍
02/15/2009 +1327 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +1997 days 🔍
08/27/2019 +1848 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1871 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1871
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19513
X-Force: 9544
SecurityFocus: 5208 - Sun Solaris pkgadd Inappropriate File Permissions Vulnerability
OSVDB: 59885 - Sun Solaris OS, Inappropriate File Permissions via pkgadd Command
Vulnerability Center: 20838 - Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 pkgadd Allows Local Attackers to Elevate Privileges, High

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 10:37
Updated: 08/27/2019 09:36
Changes: 08/05/2014 10:37 (60), 08/27/2019 09:36 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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