VDB-81936 · OSVDB 3814 · GCVE-100-81936

Unix passwd /etc/passwd privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Unix. This affects an unknown function of the file /etc/passwd of the component passwd. The manipulation results in privileges management. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to add additional authentication.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Unix (Operating System) (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/passwd of the component passwd. 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, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 01/31/1989 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitydigest.org. Technical details and a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (3814†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Authentication
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Timelineinfo

01/31/1989 🔍
01/31/1989 +0 days 🔍
01/30/2004 +5476 days 🔍
04/11/2016 +4454 days 🔍
10/01/2018 +903 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitydigest.org
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81936
OSVDB: 3814 - Multiple Unix Vendor passwd Malformed ulimit /etc/passwd Manipulation

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

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2016 16:01
Updated: 10/01/2018 11:04
Changes: 04/11/2016 16:01 (41), 10/01/2018 11:04 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:139:103

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