SSH 1.2.27 Unix Domain Socket symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SSH 1.2.27. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Unix Domain Socket Handler. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-1999-0787. Moreover, an exploit is present. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SSH 1.2.27 (SSH Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Unix Domain Socket Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The SSH authentication agent follows symlinks via a UNIX domain socket.

The weakness was disclosed 09/17/1999 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0787. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4156), Exploit-DB (19510), SecurityFocus (BID 660†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5952†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0787 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0787
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14847
X-Force: 4156
SecurityFocus: 660 - SSH Authentication Socket File Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5952 - SSH Authentication Socket File Symlink Vulnerability, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 01:18
Updated: 11/02/2024 01:20
Changes: 06/22/2014 01:18 (55), 05/26/2019 09:36 (3), 11/02/2024 01:20 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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