SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Nagios symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Nagios. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-3698. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Nagios. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerability in the cronjob shipped with nagios of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11; openSUSE Factory allows local attackers to cause cause DoS or potentially escalate privileges by winning a race. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 nagios version 3.5.1-5.27 and prior versions. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 nagios version 3.0.6-1.25.36.3.1 and prior versions. openSUSE Factory nagios version 4.4.5-2.1 and prior versions.

The weakness was shared 02/28/2020 as Bug 1156309 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-3698 since 01/03/2019. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. A simple authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/01/2020).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2019 🔍
02/28/2020 +421 days 🔍
03/01/2020 +2 days 🔍
04/07/2024 +1498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: Bug 1156309
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-3698 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-3698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-150734

Entryinfo

Created: 03/01/2020 13:18
Updated: 04/07/2024 14:32
Changes: 03/01/2020 13:18 (40), 03/01/2020 13:23 (12), 04/07/2024 14:32 (34)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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