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A vulnerability was found in MIME Library and wemi (Software Library) (affected version not known). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Temp 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:
The (1) semi MIME library 1.14.5 and earlier, and (2) wemi 1.14.0 and possibly other versions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
The weakness was published 08/18/2003 with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared for download at redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0440 since 06/18/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15176 (Debian DSA-339-1 : semi - insecure temporary file), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12519) and Tenable (15176).
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Nessus ID: 15176
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-339-1 : semi - insecure temporary file
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OpenVAS ID: 53626
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 337-1 (semi, wemi)
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Sources
Advisory: redhat.comOrganization: Debian
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2003-0440 (🔍)
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X-Force: 12519
Vulnerability Center: 29306 - Semi MIME Library 1.14.5 and Earlier and Wemi 1.14.0 Local Arbitrary Files Overwrite Vulnerability, Low
SecurityFocus: 8115 - SEMI/WEMI Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Entry
Created: 08/14/2014 18:36Updated: 06/29/2021 07:32
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:36 (58), 03/14/2017 08:02 (10), 06/29/2021 07:32 (3)
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