VDB-29528 · CVE-2006-1656 · BID 17361

util-vserver 0.30.209/0.30.210 Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in util-vserver 0.30.209/0.30.210. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component vserver. Such manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2006-1656. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in util-vserver 0.30.209/0.30.210. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component vserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

vserver in util-vserver 0.30.209 executes a command as root when the suexec userid parameter is invalid and non-numeric, which might cause local users to inadvertently execute dangerous commands as root.

The weakness was presented 04/06/2006 by Daniel Hokka Zakrisson (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-1656 since 04/06/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 17361†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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03/12/2015 +3262 days 🔍
07/22/2018 +1228 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Daniel Hokka Zakrisson
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2006-1656 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1656
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29528
SecurityFocus: 17361 - Util-VServer SUEXEC Privilege Escalation Weakness

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/22/2018 10:06
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (49), 07/22/2018 10:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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