VDB-94888 · OSVDB 753 · GCVE-100-94888

AT&T 3B Unix /etc privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in AT&T 3B Unix. This affects an unknown part of the file /etc. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. The attack requires local access. In addition, an exploit is available. Changing the configuration settings is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AT&T 3B Unix (Operating System) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file /etc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 03/29/1987 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securitydigest.org. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details and also a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

It is possible to mitigate the problem by applying the configuration setting .

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (753†). See VDB-94887 and VDB-94889 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: Config
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09/12/2002 +5646 days 🔍
01/02/2017 +5225 days 🔍
07/13/2020 +1288 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securitydigest.org
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94888
OSVDB: 753 - AT&T 3B Unix /etc Permission Weakness Local Privilege Escalation

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

Created: 01/02/2017 17:18
Updated: 07/13/2020 12:48
Changes: 01/02/2017 17:18 (41), 07/13/2020 12:48 (2)
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