lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk). It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes Local Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-1379. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Additional authentication should be implemented.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) (unknown version). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

the lam runtime environment package (lam-runtime-7.0.6-2mdk) on mandrake linux installs the mpi user without a password which allows local users to gain privileges.

The bug was discovered 04/28/2005. The weakness was shared 05/03/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-1379 since 05/02/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18527 (Unpassworded 'mpi' Account), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Default Unix Accounts and running in the context r.

It is possible to mitigate the problem by adding an authentication mechanism.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (21106), Tenable (18527), SecurityFocus (BID 13431†), OSVDB (16305†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8408†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 18527
Nessus Name: Unpassworded 'mpi' Account
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Recommended: Authentication
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Timelineinfo

01/01/2005 🔍
04/28/2005 +117 days 🔍
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05/02/2005 +4 days 🔍
05/03/2005 +1 days 🔍
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06/18/2005 +46 days 🔍
06/22/2005 +4 days 🔍
03/11/2015 +3549 days 🔍
06/02/2019 +1544 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25009
X-Force: 21106
SecurityFocus: 13431 - LAM/MPI Runtime For Mandrake Linux Insecure Account Creation Vulnerability
OSVDB: 16305 - LAM.MPI Runtime For Mandrake Linux - Insecure Account Creation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 8408 - Linux/Unix LAM/MPI \x27mpi\x27 Account without Password, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 06/02/2019 17:30
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (52), 06/02/2019 17:30 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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