Openfabrics libsdp up to 1.1.104 Default Configuration libsdp.conf link following

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Openfabrics libsdp up to 1.1.104. Affected is some unknown processing of the file libsdp.conf of the component Default Configuration. 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 integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of libsdp.conf in libsdp 1.1.104 and earlier creates log files in /tmp, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a (1) symlink or (2) hard link attack on the libsdp.log.##### temporary file.

The weakness was published 11/22/2010 as Bug 647941 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-4173 since 11/04/2010. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 217314 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2010-4173), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (217314). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Nessus ID: 217314
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2010-4173

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03/19/2015 +1578 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 647941
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4173 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4173
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55530

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 02:37 PM
Updated: 03/04/2025 11:05 AM
Changes: 03/19/2015 02:37 PM (48), 02/08/2019 11:46 AM (2), 03/04/2025 11:05 AM (18)
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