X.org X Server 4.1.0-2 dexconf /dev/dri privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in X.org X Server 4.1.0-2. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file /dev/dri of the component dexconf. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-1409. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in X.org X Server 4.1.0-2. This affects an unknown function of the file /dev/dri of the component dexconf. 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, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

dexconf in XFree86 Xserver 4.1.0-2 creates the /dev/dri directory with insecure permissions (666), which allows local users to replace or create files in the root file system.

The bug was discovered 08/28/2001. The weakness was released 07/24/2003 with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1409 since 06/11/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 666 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12369 (RHEL 2.1 : XFree86 (RHSA-2003:065)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12725), Tenable (12369), SecurityFocus (BID 8032†), OSVDB (11886†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-15120†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-20153. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
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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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Nessus ID: 12369
Nessus Name: RHEL 2.1 : XFree86 (RHSA-2003:065)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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08/28/2001 🔍
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06/11/2003 +652 days 🔍
06/25/2003 +14 days 🔍
07/24/2003 +29 days 🔍
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07/06/2004 +348 days 🔍
05/17/2007 +1045 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +2646 days 🔍
07/19/2019 +1800 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2001-1409 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1409
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20601
X-Force: 12725
SecurityFocus: 8032 - XFree86 Dexconf Dev/Dri Directory Insecure Permissions Vulnerability
OSVDB: 11886 - XFree86 - Dexconf - Dev.Dri Directory - Insecure Permissions Issue
Vulnerability Center: 15120 - XFree Xserver 4.1.0-2 Dexconf Insecure Permissions for the /Dev/Dri Directory, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:16
Updated: 07/19/2019 09:57
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:16 (67), 07/19/2019 09:57 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:7D7:103

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