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5.1 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability has been found in bacula 1.36.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file autoconf/randpass of the component OpenSSL. 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, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:
bacula 1.36.3 and earlier allows local users to modify or read sensitive files via symlink attacks on (1) the temporary file used by autoconf/randpass when openssl is not available, or (2) the mtx.[PID] temporary file in mtx-changer.in.
The weakness was disclosed 09/20/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zataz.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-2995 since 09/20/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
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 vulnerability database at X-Force (22334).
Product
Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: SymlinkCWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
09/06/2005 🔍09/20/2005 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: zataz.netStatus: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-2995 (🔍)
X-Force: 22334
Vulnerability Center: 37180 - Bacula <=1.36.3 Local Read and Modify Files via Symlink Attacks, Medium
Secunia: 16866
Entry
Created: 03/11/2015 23:39Updated: 04/21/2017 11:03
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (53), 04/21/2017 11:03 (2)
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