Nrl opie up to 2.32 opielogin.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Nrl opie up to 2.32. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file opielogin.c. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-2490. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Nrl opie up to 2.32. This affects some unknown functionality of the file opielogin.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

opielogin.c in opielogin in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier does not check the return value of the setuid system call, which allows local users to gain privileges by arranging for an account to already be running its maximum number of processes.

The weakness was published 07/26/2011 by Sebastian Krahmer as Bug 435901 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzillafiles.novell.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-2490 since 06/15/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55641 (Debian DSA-2281-1 : opie - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

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 (68854), Tenable (55641), SecurityFocus (BID 48390†), Secunia (SA39966†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32480†). Similar entry is available at VDB-58094. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 55641
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2281-1 : opie - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 69990
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2281-1 (opie)
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05/27/2010 🔍
06/08/2011 +377 days 🔍
06/15/2011 +7 days 🔍
06/22/2011 +7 days 🔍
07/26/2011 +34 days 🔍
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07/31/2011 +5 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1331 days 🔍
11/15/2021 +2429 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 435901
Researcher: Sebastian Krahmer
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-2490 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2490
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58095

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X-Force: 68854
SecurityFocus: 48390 - OPIE Off By One Buffer Overflow Vulnerability and Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 39966 - OPIE "__opiereadrec()" Off-by-One and "opielogin" Privilege Escalation, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 32480 - opielogin in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/15/2021 14:41
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (61), 03/29/2017 09:10 (14), 11/15/2021 14:41 (3)
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