cmus 2.2.0 link following

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in cmus 2.2.0. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

cmus-status-display in cmus 2.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/cmus-status temporary file.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2008 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5375. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40916 (GLSA-200909-08 : C* music player: Insecure temporary file usage), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo 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 (47236) and Tenable (40916).

Productinfo

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cmus

Version

2.2.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 40916
Nessus Name: GLSA-200909-08 : C* music player: Insecure temporary file usage
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OpenVAS ID: 64877
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200909-08 (cmus)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5375 (🔍)
X-Force: 47236
Vulnerability Center: 23505 - Cmus 2.2.0 Vulnerability Allows Local Overwriting of Files via Symlink Attacks, Low
SecurityFocus: 32741 - CMus Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/03/2021 13:21
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (55), 02/15/2017 09:08 (9), 08/03/2021 13:14 (3), 08/03/2021 13:21 (1)
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