HP Insecure RPATH Use

2014.04.15
Credit: Tim Brown
Risk: Low
Local: Yes
Remote: No
CWE: CWE-noinfo


CVSS Base Score: 2.1/10
Impact Subscore: 2.9/10
Exploitability Subscore: 3.9/10
Exploit range: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Authentication: No required
Confidentiality impact: Partial
Integrity impact: None
Availability impact: None

Vulnerability title: SetUID/SetGID Programs Allow Privilege Escalation Via Insecure RPATH in HP Array Configuration Utility, HP Array Diagnostics Utility, HP ProLiant Array Diagnostics and SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility Running on Linux CVE: CVE-2013-6216 Vendor: HP Product: HP Array Configuration Utility, HP Array Diagnostics Utility, HP ProLiant Array Diagnostics and SmartSSD Wear Gauge Utility Running on Linux Affected version: 9.40 Fixed version: N/A Reported by: Tim Brown Details: It has been identified that binaries that are executed with elevated privileges (SetGID and SetUID programs) have been compiled in manner that means they searched for libraries in insecure locations. SUIDFILE='/opt/hp/hpadu/bld/hpipcclient' SUIDFILELS='-rwsr-sr-- 1 root hpsmh 32752 Dec 13 2012 /opt/hp/hpadu/bld/hpipcclient' RPATH='' RPATHRELATIVE=yes RPATHLS=N/A RAPTHEXISTS=N/A ISBAD=yes SUIDFILE='/opt/compaq/cpqacuxe/bld/hpipcclient' SUIDFILELS='-rwsr-Sr-- 1 root root 32752 Dec 13 2012 /opt/compaq/cpqacuxe/bld/hpipcclient' RPATH='' RPATHRELATIVE=yes RPATHLS=N/A RAPTHEXISTS=N/A ISBAD=yes An attacker could place a malicious library in one of the affected directories, which would then be loaded when the affected program is run, leading to privilege escalation in instances where the program runs with privileges that the attacker does not have. Further details at: https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2013-6216/ Copyright: Copyright (c) Portcullis Computer Security Limited 2014, All rights reserved worldwide. Permission is hereby granted for the electronic redistribution of this information. It is not to be edited or altered in any way without the express written consent of Portcullis Computer Security Limited. Disclaimer: The information herein contained may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Portcullis Computer Security Limited) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

References:

https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2013-6216/


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