VDB-16523 · CVE-2001-0119 · XFDB 5924

getty_ps 2.0.7j /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in getty_ps 2.0.7j and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /tmp. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2001-0119. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in getty_ps 2.0.7j. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part 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. The summary by CVE is:

getty_ps 2.0.7j allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was presented 03/12/2001 by FIRST (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0119. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61878 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : getty_ps (MDKSA-2001:004)), 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 (5924), Tenable (61878) and SecurityFocus (BID 2194†). See VDB-16520, VDB-16522, VDB-16524 and VDB-16534 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

getty_ps

Version

2.0.7j

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

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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: 61878
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : getty_ps (MDKSA-2001:004)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/10/2001 🔍
01/10/2001 +0 days 🔍
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-2001-0119 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0119
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16523
X-Force: 5924 - getty_ps symbolic link
SecurityFocus: 2194 - getty_ps /tmp File Race Condition Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:30
Updated: 04/30/2019 10:42
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:30 (62), 04/30/2019 10:42 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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