rdist 6.1.5 /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in rdist 6.1.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /tmp. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2001-0118. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in rdist 6.1.5. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file /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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

rdist 6.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was disclosed 03/12/2001 by FIRST (Website). The advisory is available at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0118. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5925) and SecurityFocus (BID 2195†). The entries VDB-16520, VDB-16523, VDB-16524 and VDB-16534 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/10/2001 🔍
03/12/2001 +61 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +4861 days 🔍
04/07/2019 +1739 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2001-0118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16522
X-Force: 5925 - Rdist symbolic link
SecurityFocus: 2195 - rdist /tmp File Race Condition Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:30
Updated: 04/07/2019 17:08
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:30 (54), 04/07/2019 17:08 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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