Symantec VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS) allows unauthorized root access

vcs-gain-unauth-access (17719) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS), developed by VERITAS, is used in cluster environments for Windows and Unix-based operating systems. VERITAS Cluster Server versions 2.x, 3.x and 4.x running on Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux platforms could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized root access on the vulnerable system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.0.1 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.0.2 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.1 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.1.1 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.1.2 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.2
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 P4
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 P3
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 P2
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 P1
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 HP-UX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3 Pre-GA Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3.1 P3
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 1.3.1 HP-UX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 P1
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 P3
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 P4
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 Beta Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 GA Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 AIX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.0 P2
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.1 P1 Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.1 Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.1
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.2 Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.2
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.2 MP2
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.2 MP1
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 2.2 MP1P1 Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 MP1
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 MP1J
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 Update2 HP-UX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 Update1 HP-UX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 HP-UX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 AIX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 MP2
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 MP3 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 MP2 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 MP1 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 Beta Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5 P1
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 3.5.1 AIX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 4.0 Beta Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 4.0 Solaris
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 4.0 Beta Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 4.0 Linux
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 4.0 Beta AIX
  • Symantec, VERITAS Cluster Server 4.0 AIX

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Veritas Document ID: 271040. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Veritas Document ID: 271040, A security flaw which allows for potential unauthorized root access in VERITAS Cluster Server (tm) for all UNIX platforms has been discovered at http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/271040.htm.
  • BID-11421: Veritas Cluster Server Superuser Compromise Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-2205: Unknown vulnerability in Veritas Cluster Server 1.0.1 through 4.0 allows local users to gain root access via unspecified vectors.
  • OSVDB ID: 10757: VERITAS Cluster Unspecified Remote Privilege Escalation
  • SA12833: VERITAS Cluster Server Unspecified System Compromise Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1011693: VERITAS Cluster Server Unspecified Flaw Grants Root Access to Remote Users

Reported:

Oct 15, 2004

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