VDB-32067 · CVE-2006-4506 · BID 19688

Novell Identity Manager 3.0.1 idmlib.sh privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Identity Manager 3.0.1. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file idmlib.sh of the component Identity Manager. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-4506. Moreover, an exploit is present. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Novell Identity Manager 3.0.1. This affects an unknown function of the file idmlib.sh of the component Identity Manager. 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:

idmlib.sh in nxdrv in Novell Identity Manager (IDM) 3.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the " (quote) and \ (backslash) characters and eval injection.

The weakness was disclosed 08/31/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-4506 since 08/31/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 19688†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016741†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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08/18/2006 🔍
08/23/2006 +5 days 🔍
08/31/2006 +8 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3115 days 🔍
09/21/2017 +924 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32067
SecurityFocus: 19688 - Novell Identity Manager Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1016741 - Novell Identity Manager Input Validation Flaw May Let Remote Users Inject Shell Code

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 09/21/2017 09:25
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (55), 09/21/2017 09:25 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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