VDB-15217 · CVE-1999-0735 · EDB 19240

KDE K-Mail 1.1 File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in KDE K-Mail 1.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Handler. This manipulation causes symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-0735. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KDE K-Mail 1.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

KDE K-Mail allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack in temporary user directories.

The weakness was disclosed 01/04/2000 (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0735. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19240) and SecurityFocus (BID 300†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

K-Mail

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://kde.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/1999 🔍
01/04/2000 +209 days 🔍
01/04/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5284 days 🔍
09/19/2024 +3740 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kde.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0735 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0735
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15217
SecurityFocus: 300 - KDE K-Mail File Creation Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 13:27
Updated: 09/19/2024 01:21
Changes: 06/23/2014 13:27 (54), 05/23/2018 10:55 (1), 09/19/2024 01:21 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.