VDB-19640 · CVE-2002-1998 · XFDB 8597

UnixWare/OpenUnix rpc.cmsd rtable_create memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in UnixWare and OpenUnix. Impacted is the function rtable_create of the file rpc.cmsd. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2002-1998. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in UnixWare and OpenUnix (Operating System) (unknown version). Affected by this issue is the function rtable_create of the file rpc.cmsd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in rpc.cmsd in SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long parameter to rtable_create (procedure 21).

The weakness was published 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at derkeiler.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-1998 since 07/14/2005. 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.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (8597). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/14/2005 +926 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3309 days 🔍
04/19/2019 +1718 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: derkeiler.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19640
X-Force: 8597 - Caldera OpenUnix and UnixWare rpc.cmsd buffer overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 11:45
Updated: 04/19/2019 21:45
Changes: 08/05/2014 11:45 (47), 04/19/2019 21:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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