Joseph Allen Joe 2.8 Config File .joerc symlink

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A vulnerability has been found in Joseph Allen Joe 2.8 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file .joerc of the component Config File Handler. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.

The bug was discovered 02/26/2001. The weakness was shared 05/03/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at linux-mandrake.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0289. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 11 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14878 (Debian DSA-041-1 : joe - local exploit), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6188), Exploit-DB (20658), Tenable (14878), SecurityFocus (BID 2437†) and OSVDB (6022†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14878
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-041-1 : joe - local exploit
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OpenVAS ID: 53802
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 041-1 (joe)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/04/2014 +2601 days 🔍
01/12/2025 +3845 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: linux-mandrake.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0289 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0289
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16654
X-Force: 6188
SecurityFocus: 2437 - Joe Text Editor .joerc Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: 6022 - Joe - Text Editor - .joerc - Arbitrary Command Execution Issue
Vulnerability Center: 15194 - Joe Text Editor Command Execution via .joerc Configuration File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 10:39 AM
Updated: 01/12/2025 04:54 AM
Changes: 07/04/2014 10:39 AM (70), 07/19/2019 04:29 PM (6), 01/12/2025 04:54 AM (27)
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