VDB-81945 · XFDB 5231 · BID 110

MetaInfo MetaIP Server privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MetaInfo MetaIP Server and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in MetaInfo MetaIP Server (the affected version unknown). This affects an unknown part. 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 bug was discovered 06/21/1998. The weakness was published 06/30/1998 by Jeff Forristal (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 (5231), SecurityFocus (BID 110†) and OSVDB (3969†). Similar entries are available at VDB-14307 and VDB-14485. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/21/1998 🔍
06/30/1998 +8 days 🔍
06/30/1998 +0 days 🔍
06/30/1998 +0 days 🔍
09/12/2002 +1535 days 🔍
04/11/2016 +4959 days 🔍
10/01/2018 +903 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Jeff Forristal
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81945
X-Force: 5231
SecurityFocus: 110 - Metainfo MetaIP and Sendmail Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 3969 - MetaInfo MetaIP Server Traversal Arbitrary Command Execution

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

Created: 04/11/2016 16:02
Updated: 10/01/2018 11:06
Changes: 04/11/2016 16:02 (42), 10/01/2018 11:06 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:599:103

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