VDB-19643 · CVE-2002-2001 · BID 3940

Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 1.3.8 jmcce /tmp symlink

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A vulnerability was found in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux 1.3.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file /tmp of the component jmcce. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 by LINUX (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at mandriva.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-2001 since 07/14/2005. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13916 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : jmcce (MDKSA-2002:008)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (13916).

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 13916
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : jmcce (MDKSA-2002:008)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/22/2002 🔍
01/22/2002 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +343 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +578 days 🔍
07/14/2005 +348 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3309 days 🔍
04/23/2019 +1722 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mandriva.com
Researcher: LINUX
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2001 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 3940 - jmcce Predictable Log File Symbolic Link Attack Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 11:46
Updated: 04/23/2019 09:49
Changes: 08/05/2014 11:46 (53), 04/23/2019 09:49 (9)
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