VDB-15840 · CVE-2000-0698 · XFDB 5151

Jukka Lahtinen Minicom 1.82.0/1.82.1/1.83.0/1.83.1 on Linux uucp User symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Jukka Lahtinen Minicom 1.82.0/1.82.1/1.83.0/1.83.1 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component uucp User Handler. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0698. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Jukka Lahtinen Minicom 1.82.0/1.82.1/1.83.0/1.83.1 on Linux. Affected is some unknown processing of the component uucp User 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. CVE summarizes:

Minicom 1.82.1 and earlier on some Linux systems allows local users to create arbitrary files owned by the uucp user via a symlink attack.

The weakness was published 10/20/2000 by Michal Zalewski (FIRST) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0698. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5151), Exploit-DB (20160) and SecurityFocus (BID 1599†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Not Affected

Jukka Lahtinen Minicom 1.81.1

Productinfo

Vendor

Jukka Lahtinen

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Minicom

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

08/19/2000 🔍
10/20/2000 +62 days 🔍
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06/27/2014 +4998 days 🔍
11/30/2024 +3809 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Michal Zalewski (FIRST)
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0698 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15840
X-Force: 5151 - Minicom user can create capture file with gid uucp
SecurityFocus: 1599 - Minicom Capture-file Group Ownership Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/27/2014 14:48
Updated: 11/30/2024 15:12
Changes: 06/27/2014 14:48 (50), 05/27/2018 12:13 (7), 11/30/2024 15:12 (27)
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