VDB-20659 · CVE-2003-0498 · GCVE-0-2003-0498

Intersystems Caché Database 5.x /cachesys/csp code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Intersystems Caché Database 5.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /cachesys/csp. This manipulation causes code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-0498. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Intersystems Caché Database 5.x and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file /cachesys/csp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Caché Database 5.x installs the /cachesys/csp directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by adding server-side scripts that are executed with root privileges.

The weakness was shared 08/07/2003 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at verisigninc.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0498 since 06/30/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Intersystems

Name

Caché Database

Version

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CPE 2.2info

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

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/30/2003 🔍
08/07/2003 +38 days 🔍
08/07/2003 +0 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +4025 days 🔍
05/03/2019 +1723 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: verisigninc.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20659
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:30
Updated: 05/03/2019 20:34
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:30 (46), 05/03/2019 20:34 (2)
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