Zend platform usr/local/Zend/bin/scd.sh privilege escalation

zend-scd-privilege-escalation (32825) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

The Zend platform could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by insecure permissions set on the usr/local/Zend/bin/scd.sh script and multiple unspecified scripts. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with root or SYSTEM privileges.

Platforms Affected:

  • Zend Technologies, Zend Platform prior to 3.0

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of the Zend platform (3.0 or later), available from the Zend Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Privileges

References:

  • MOPB BONUS-06-2007, Zend Platform Insecure File Permission Local Root Vulnerability at http://www.php-security.org/MOPB/BONUS-06-2007.html.
  • Zend Web site, Zend Addresses Latest Security Vulnerabilities at http://www.zend.com/products/zend_platform/security_vulnerabilities.
  • BID-22801: Zend Platform Insecure File Permission Vulnerability
  • CVE-2007-1370: Zend Platform 2.2.3 and earlier has incorrect ownership for scd.sh and certain other files, which allows local users to gain root privileges by modifying the files. NOTE: this only occurs when safe_mode and open_basedir are disabled; other settings require leverage for other vulnerabilities.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2007-0829: Zend Platform scd.sh and ini_modifier Security Bypass and Privilege Escalation Issues
  • OSVDB ID: 32772: Zend Platform Insecure File Permission Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
  • SA24501: Zend Platform "ini_modifier" Password Bypass and Insecure Permissions

Reported:

Mar 03, 2007

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