foomatic-rip Filter 4.0.8-4.fc16 Debug Mode link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in foomatic-rip Filter 4.0.8-4.fc16. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Debug Mode. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2011-2923. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in foomatic-rip Filter 4.0.8-4.fc16. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Debug Mode. 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. The summary by CVE is:

foomatic-rip filter, all versions, used insecurely creates temporary files for storage of PostScript data by rendering the data when the debug mode was enabled. This flaw may be exploited by a local attacker to conduct symlink attacks by overwriting arbitrary files accessible with the privileges of the user running the foomatic-rip universal print filter.

The weakness was shared 11/19/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-2923 since 07/27/2011. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 56013 (Fedora 16 : foomatic-4.0.8-4.fc16 (2011-11118)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (56013). The entry VDB-145960 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 56013
Nessus Name: Fedora 16 : foomatic-4.0.8-4.fc16 (2011-11118)
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OpenVAS ID: 863536
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for foomatic FEDORA-2011-11196
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/27/2011 🔍
08/18/2011 +22 days 🔍
08/31/2011 +13 days 🔍
11/19/2019 +3002 days 🔍
11/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/23/2024 +1556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: access.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-2923 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2923
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-145959
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2019 07:17
Updated: 02/23/2024 18:42
Changes: 11/20/2019 07:17 (38), 11/20/2019 07:22 (27), 02/23/2024 18:42 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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