VDB-16312 · CVE-2000-1156 · XFDB 5487

Sun StarOffice 5.2 /tmp/soffice.tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sun StarOffice 5.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file /tmp/soffice.tmp. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2000-1156. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun StarOffice 5.2 (Office Suite Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file /tmp/soffice.tmp. 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, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

StarOffice 5.2 follows symlinks and sets world-readable permissions for the /tmp/soffice.tmp directory, which allows a local user to read files of the user who is using StarOffice.

The weakness was disclosed 01/09/2001 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1156. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5487) and SecurityFocus (BID 1922†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Office Suite Software

Vendor

Name

StarOffice

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/08/2000 🔍
01/09/2001 +62 days 🔍
01/09/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/02/2014 +4922 days 🔍
05/28/2018 +1426 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-1156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16312
X-Force: 5487 - StarOffice /tmp directory symbolic link attack could be used to gain file privileges
SecurityFocus: 1922 - StarOffice /tmp Directory Symbolic Link Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2014 17:19
Updated: 05/28/2018 09:25
Changes: 07/02/2014 17:19 (50), 05/28/2018 09:25 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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