gpm 1.19.3 /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in gpm 1.19.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file /tmp. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2001-0116. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in gpm 1.19.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file /tmp. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

gpm 1.19.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was published 03/12/2001 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0116. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61880 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gpm (MDKSA-2001:006)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5917), Tenable (61880) and SecurityFocus (BID 2188†). Similar entries are available at VDB-16522, VDB-16523, VDB-16524 and VDB-16534. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Nessus ID: 61880
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gpm (MDKSA-2001:006)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/10/2001 🔍
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03/12/2001 +61 days 🔍
03/12/2001 +0 days 🔍
09/06/2012 +4196 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +665 days 🔍
04/30/2019 +1762 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0116 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16520
X-Force: 5917 - Linux gpm symbolic link attack
SecurityFocus: 2188 - gpm /tmp File Race Condition Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:29
Updated: 04/30/2019 21:13
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:29 (57), 04/30/2019 21:13 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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