Standards Based Linux Instrumentation sblim-sfcb 1.3.2 SSL Certificate genSslCert.sh link following
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Standards Based Linux Instrumentation sblim-sfcb 1.3.2. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file genSslCert.sh of the component SSL Certificate. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The SSL certificate setup program (genSslCert.sh) in Standards Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) sblim-sfcb 1.3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/tmp/key.pem, (2) /var/tmp/cert.pem, and (3) /var/tmp/ssl.cnf temporary files.
The weakness was presented 02/05/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-0416 since 02/03/2009. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/04/2021).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40307 (openSUSE Security Update : sblim-sfcb (sblim-sfcb-505)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE 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 (48502) and Tenable (40307).
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Class: Link followingCWE: CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Nessus ID: 40307
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : sblim-sfcb (sblim-sfcb-505)
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OpenVAS ID: 63412
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Security Summary SUSE-SR:2009:004
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: sourceforge.netStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2009-0416 (🔍)
X-Force: 48502
Vulnerability Center: 22966 - SBLIM sblim-sfcb SSL Certificate Setup Program Allows Local Overwriting of Files via Symlink Attacks, Low
SecurityFocus: 33583 - sblim-sfcb 'genSslCert.sh' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 33795 - sblim-sfcb "genSslCert.sh" Insecure Temporary Files, Not Critical
OSVDB: 51783 - sblim-sfcb genSslCert.sh Multiple Temporary File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Entry
Created: 03/17/2015 16:11Updated: 08/04/2021 10:35
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (63), 02/12/2017 12:53 (12), 08/04/2021 10:35 (3)
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