Linux-Vserver 1.24 Filesystem privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux-Vserver 1.24. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Filesystem. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-2073. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux-Vserver 1.24. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Filesystem. 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. CVE summarizes:

Linux-VServer 1.24 allows local users with root privileges on a virtual server to gain access to the filesystem outside the virtual server via a modified chroot-again exploit using the chmod command.

The bug was discovered 02/06/2004. The weakness was shared 02/06/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at linux-vserver.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2073 since 05/19/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (15073), Exploit-DB (23658), SecurityFocus (BID 9596†), OSVDB (3875†) and Secunia (SA10816†). The entry VDB-27903 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: linux-vserver.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-2073 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2073
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21544
X-Force: 15073 - Linux-VServer allows elevated privileges
SecurityFocus: 9596 - Linux VServer Project CHRoot Breakout Vulnerability
Secunia: 10816 - Linux VServer Chroot Escape Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 3875 - Linux VServer Chroot Escape

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

Created: 09/30/2014 15:49
Updated: 12/09/2024 10:47
Changes: 09/30/2014 15:49 (59), 07/05/2017 08:59 (7), 12/09/2024 10:47 (21)
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Cache ID: 216:D2D:103

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