VDB-14552 · CVE-2000-0371 · BID 1269

KDE 1.1/1.1.1 libmediatool symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in KDE 1.1/1.1.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component libmediatool. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0371. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KDE 1.1/1.1.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component libmediatool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The libmediatool library used for the KDE mediatool allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was disclosed 03/01/1999 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ftp.calderasystems.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0371. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1269†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ftp.calderasystems.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0371 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0371
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14552
SecurityFocus: 1269 - KDE libmediatool symlink Attack Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 17:37
Changes: 06/20/2014 17:37 (51)
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Cache ID: 216:50D:103

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