GNOME GnoRPM 0.94 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNOME GnoRPM 0.94 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0948. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNOME GnoRPM 0.94 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. 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:

GnoRPM before 0.95 allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was shared 12/19/2000 by Alan Cox (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0948. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61845 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gnorpm (MDKSA-2000:055)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 0.95 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5317), Tenable (61845), SecurityFocus (BID 1761†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43493†). 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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Nessus ID: 61845
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gnorpm (MDKSA-2000:055)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GnoRPM 0.95

Timelineinfo

10/02/2000 🔍
10/02/2000 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2000 +78 days 🔍
12/19/2000 +0 days 🔍
09/06/2012 +4279 days 🔍
03/09/2014 +549 days 🔍
07/01/2014 +114 days 🔍
06/25/2021 +2551 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Alan Cox
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0948 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0948
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16159
X-Force: 5317
SecurityFocus: 1761 - GnoRPM Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 43493 - GnoRPM prior to 0.95 Local File System Read via a Symlink Attack, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2014 00:28
Updated: 06/25/2021 10:28
Changes: 07/02/2014 00:28 (61), 05/22/2017 11:01 (4), 06/25/2021 10:28 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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