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2.6 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4/7.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file rctmp of the component rctab. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:
rctab in SuSE 7.0 and earlier allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the rctmp temporary file.
The weakness was presented 03/12/2001 by Paul Starzetz (FIRST) (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0109. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
A public exploit has been developed in Shell File. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (5945).
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Class: SymlinkCWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timeline
01/13/2001 🔍03/12/2001 🔍
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07/03/2014 🔍
05/29/2018 🔍
Sources
Vendor: suse.comAdvisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Paul Starzetz (FIRST)
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2001-0109 (🔍)
X-Force: 5945 - rctab in SuSE Linux could allow privilege elevation
SecurityFocus: 2207 - SuSE MkDir Error Handling rctab Race Condition Vulnerability
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 07/03/2014 15:24Updated: 05/29/2018 10:22
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:24 (60), 05/29/2018 10:22 (2)
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