AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000) - Nessus

High   Plugin ID: 119626

This page contains detailed information about the AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000) Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

Plugin Overview


ID: 119626
Name: AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000)
Filename: aix_IJ11000.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2018-12-11
This Plugin Published: 2018-12-13
Last Modification Time: 2019-04-25
Plugin Version: 1.8
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: AIX Local Security Checks
Dependencies: ssh_get_info.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: Host/AIX/lslpp, Host/AIX/version, Host/local_checks_enabled

Vulnerability Information


Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2018-12-11
Patch Published: 2018-12-11
CVE [?]: CVE-2018-14665
CPE [?]: cpe:/o:ibm:aix:6.1
In the News: True

Synopsis

The remote AIX host is missing a security patch.

Description

http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-14665 https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-14665 X.Org X server could allow a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper validation of command line parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the -modulepath argument or the -logfile argument to overwrite arbitrary files and execute unprivileged code on the system.

Solution

Install the appropriate interim fix.

Public Exploits


Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000) vulnerability:

  1. Metasploit: exploit/multi/local/xorg_x11_suid_server
    [Xorg X11 Server SUID logfile Privilege Escalation]
  2. Metasploit: exploit/aix/local/xorg_x11_server
    [Xorg X11 Server Local Privilege Escalation]
  3. Metasploit: exploit/multi/local/xorg_x11_suid_server_modulepath
    [Xorg X11 Server SUID modulepath Privilege Escalation]
  4. Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/local/45697.txt
    [EDB-45697: xorg-x11-server < 1.20.3 - Local Privilege Escalation]
  5. Exploit-DB: exploits/openbsd/local/45742.sh
    [EDB-45742: xorg-x11-server 1.20.3 - Privilege Escalation]
  6. Exploit-DB: exploits/linux/local/45832.py
    [EDB-45832: xorg-x11-server < 1.20.1 - Local Privilege Escalation]
  7. Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/local/45908.rb
    [EDB-45908: Xorg X11 Server - SUID privilege escalation (Metasploit)]
  8. Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/local/45922.sh
    [EDB-45922: xorg-x11-server < 1.20.3 - 'modulepath' Local Privilege Escalation]
  9. Exploit-DB: exploits/aix/local/45938.pl
    [EDB-45938: Xorg X11 Server (AIX) - Local Privilege Escalation]
  10. Exploit-DB: exploits/solaris/local/46142.sh
    [EDB-46142: xorg-x11-server < 1.20.3 (Solaris 11) - 'inittab Local Privilege Escalation]
  11. Exploit-DB: exploits/unix/local/47701.rb
    [EDB-47701: Xorg X11 Server - Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)]
  12. GitHub: https://github.com/0xdea/exploits
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  13. GitHub: https://github.com/Apri1y/Red-Team-links
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  14. GitHub: https://github.com/Echocipher/Resource-list
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  15. GitHub: https://github.com/anoaghost/Localroot_Compile
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  16. GitHub: https://github.com/bolonobolo/CVE-2018-14665
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  17. GitHub: https://github.com/hackerhouse-opensource/exploits
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  18. GitHub: https://github.com/hudunkey/Red-Team-links
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  19. GitHub: https://github.com/john-80/-007
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  20. GitHub: https://github.com/jondonas/linux-exploit-suggester-2
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  21. GitHub: https://github.com/lp008/Hack-readme
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  22. GitHub: https://github.com/samueldustin/cve-2018-14665
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  23. GitHub: https://github.com/slimdaddy/RedTeam
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  24. GitHub: https://github.com/xiaoZ-hc/redtool
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  25. GitHub: https://twitter.com/hackerfantastic/status/1055517801224396800
    [CVE-2018-14665]
  26. GitHub: https://github.com/jas502n/CVE-2018-14665
    [CVE-2018-14665: OpenBsd_CVE-2018-14665]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information


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Plugin Source


This is the aix_IJ11000.nasl nessus plugin source code. This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.

#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The text in the description was extracted from AIX Security
# Advisory xorg_advisory3.asc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(119626);
  script_version("1.8");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/04/25  9:51:46");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2018-14665");

  script_name(english:"AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000)");
  script_summary(english:"Check for APAR IJ11000");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:"The remote AIX host is missing a security patch."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-14665
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-14665 X.Org X
server could allow a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated
privileges on the system, caused by improper validation of command
line parameters. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using
the -modulepath argument or the -logfile argument to overwrite
arbitrary files and execute unprivileged code on the system."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/xorg_advisory3.asc"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:"Install the appropriate interim fix."
  );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"risk_factor", value:"High");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Xorg X11 Server SUID logfile Privilege Escalation');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:ibm:aix:6.1");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/12/11");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/12/11");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"in_the_news", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/12/13");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"AIX Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/AIX/lslpp", "Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/AIX/version");

  exit(0);
}



include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("aix.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

if ( ! get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled") ) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if ( ! get_kb_item("Host/AIX/version") ) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "AIX");
if ( ! get_kb_item("Host/AIX/lslpp") ) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);

if ( get_kb_item("Host/AIX/emgr_failure" ) ) exit(0, "This iFix check is disabled because : "+get_kb_item("Host/AIX/emgr_failure") );

flag = 0;

if (aix_check_ifix(release:"6.1", ml:"09", patch:"IJ11000s0b", package:"X11.base.rte", minfilesetver:"6.1.9.0", maxfilesetver:"6.1.9.100") < 0) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:aix_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

  • Linux / Unix:
    /opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/aix_IJ11000.nasl
  • Windows:
    C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\aix_IJ11000.nasl
  • Mac OS X:
    /Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/aix_IJ11000.nasl

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How to Run


Here is how to run the AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000) as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

  1. Click to start a New Scan.
  2. Select Advanced Scan.
  3. Navigate to the Plugins tab.
  4. On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
  5. On the left side table select AIX Local Security Checks plugin family.
  6. On the right side table select AIX 6.1 TL 9 : xorg (IJ11000) plugin ID 119626.
  7. Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
  8. Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl aix_IJ11000.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a aix_IJ11000.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - aix_IJ11000.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state aix_IJ11000.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References


See also: Similar and related Nessus plugins:
  • 119627 - AIX 7.1 TL 4 : xorg (IJ11544)
  • 119628 - AIX 7.1 TL 5 : xorg (IJ11545)
  • 119629 - AIX 7.2 TL 0 : xorg (IJ11546)
  • 119630 - AIX 7.2 TL 1 : xorg (IJ11547)
  • 119631 - AIX 7.2 TL 2 : xorg (IJ11549)
  • 119632 - AIX 7.2 TL 3 : xorg (IJ11550)
  • 119633 - AIX 5.3 TL 12 : xorg (IJ11551)
  • 119006 - CentOS 7 : xorg-x11-server (CESA-2018:3410)
  • 118474 - Debian DSA-4328-1 : xorg-server - security update
  • 130832 - EulerOS 2.0 SP8 : xorg-x11-server (EulerOS-SA-2019-2123)
  • 131913 - EulerOS 2.0 SP2 : xorg-x11-server (EulerOS-SA-2019-2421)
  • 131827 - EulerOS 2.0 SP5 : xorg-x11-server (EulerOS-SA-2019-2553)
  • 132218 - EulerOS 2.0 SP3 : xorg-x11-server (EulerOS-SA-2019-2683)
  • 132816 - EulerOS Virtualization for ARM 64 3.0.5.0 : xorg-x11-server (EulerOS-SA-2020-1062)
  • 134525 - EulerOS Virtualization for ARM 64 3.0.2.0 : xorg-x11-server (EulerOS-SA-2020-1236)
  • 120398 - Fedora 29 : xorg-x11-server (2018-4ab08fedd6)
  • 120575 - Fedora 28 : xorg-x11-server (2018-839720583a)
  • 118509 - GLSA-201810-09 : X.Org X Server: Privilege escalation
  • 127225 - NewStart CGSL CORE 5.04 / MAIN 5.04 : xorg-x11-server Vulnerability (NS-SA-2019-0045)
  • 119025 - openSUSE Security Update : xorg-x11-server (openSUSE-2018-1420)
  • 123375 - openSUSE Security Update : xorg-x11-server (openSUSE-2019-915)
  • 118812 - Oracle Linux 7 : xorg-x11-server (ELSA-2018-3410)
  • 118557 - RHEL 7 : xorg-x11-server (RHSA-2018:3410)
  • 119207 - Scientific Linux Security Update : xorg-x11-server on SL7.x x86_64 (20181031)
  • 118457 - SUSE SLES11 Security Update : xorg-x11-server (SUSE-SU-2018:3456-1)
  • 120159 - SUSE SLED15 / SLES15 Security Update : xorg-x11-server (SUSE-SU-2018:3680-1)
  • 118492 - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 18.10 : X.Org X server vulnerability (USN-3802-1)

Version


This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file aix_IJ11000.nasl version 1.8. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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