CVE-1999-0836: Critical severity SCO UnixWare vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 1998
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Updated

UnixWare uidadmin allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Affected Software

4 affected components
SCO UnixWare=7.1
SCO UnixWare=7.1.1
SCO UnixWare=7.0
SCO UnixWare=7.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove Xinuos UnixWare uidadmin from your environment.

    Uninstall or remove the uidadmin program if it is not required on the system to eliminate the vulnerable component.

  2. Configuration

    Change ownership and permissions on the uidadmin binary so only trusted administrative accounts can execute it (e.g., restrict execute permission to root/administrators) to prevent local users from exploiting the symlink vulnerability.

    UnixWare uidadmin binary file_permissions = restrict execution to administrators

Event History

Dec 2, 1998
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0836?

CVE-1999-0836 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to exploit file permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0836?

To fix CVE-1999-0836, ensure that proper file permissions and ownership are enforced to prevent unauthorized symlink creation.

3

Which versions of UnixWare are affected by CVE-1999-0836?

CVE-1999-0836 affects UnixWare versions 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, and 7.1.1.

4

Is CVE-1999-0836 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-1999-0836 is a local vulnerability that can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.

5

What type of attack does CVE-1999-0836 involve?

CVE-1999-0836 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to modify arbitrary files.

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