Red hat Linux 8.0 kernel-utils Package privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Red hat Linux 8.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component kernel-utils Package. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0019. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red hat Linux 8.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component kernel-utils Package. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

uml_net in the kernel-utils package for Red Hat Linux 8.0 has incorrect setuid root privileges, which allows local users to modify network interfaces, e.g. by modifying ARP entries or placing interfaces into promiscuous mode.

The weakness was released 02/19/2003 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0019. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $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 (11276), Exploit-DB (22640) and SecurityFocus (BID 6801†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-20133. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/07/2003 🔍
02/19/2003 +12 days 🔍
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08/07/2014 +4187 days 🔍
11/25/2024 +3763 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20131
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X-Force: 11276
SecurityFocus: 6801 - Red Hat Linux User Mode Linux SetUID Installation Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 17:54
Updated: 11/25/2024 02:39
Changes: 08/07/2014 17:54 (44), 06/13/2018 09:17 (8), 07/15/2024 04:39 (17), 07/15/2024 06:05 (1), 11/25/2024 02:39 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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