14753 : WWIV BBS SYSOP Auto-Validation Privilege Escalation
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1991-11-18

Description

WWIV BBS contains a flaw that may allow a new user to gain elevated privileges. The issue is due to the "auto-validation" feature for new users intended to validate other SYSOPs. It is trivial to provide false information and become instantly validated, potentially getting access to sensitive files or information.

Classification

Location: Dial-up Access Required
Attack Type: Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: disable the auto-validation in the BBS configuration

Products

WWIV

Bulletin Board

Unknown or Unspecified

References

Generic Informational URL: http://software.bbsdocumentary.com/IBM/DOS/WWIV/feren.txt
Vendor URL: http://wss.wwiv.com/

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

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