exmh 2.2 exmhErrorMsg symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in exmh 2.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file exmhErrorMsg. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2001-0125. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in exmh 2.2 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file exmhErrorMsg. 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:

exmh 2.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the exmhErrorMsg temporary file.

The bug was discovered 12/31/2000. The weakness was presented 03/12/2001 by Stan Bubrouski as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0125. The exploitation appears to be difficult. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 26 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14859 (Debian DSA-022-1 : exmh - local insecure tempfile creation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian 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 (5829), Tenable (14859), SecurityFocus (BID 2201†), OSVDB (7163†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-15141†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

VulDB Base Score: 2.9
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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 14859
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-022-1 : exmh - local insecure tempfile creation
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OpenVAS ID: 53785
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 022-1 (exmh)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2000 🔍
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12/31/2000 +0 days 🔍
01/26/2001 +26 days 🔍
03/12/2001 +45 days 🔍
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09/29/2004 +1297 days 🔍
05/17/2007 +960 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +2604 days 🔍
07/19/2019 +1842 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Stan Bubrouski
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2001-0125 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0125
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16528
X-Force: 5829
SecurityFocus: 2201 - Exmh Local Symlink Vulnerability
OSVDB: 7163 - Exmh - Local Symlink Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 15141 - exmh Symlink Attack via the exmhErrorMsg Temporary File, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 15:34
Updated: 07/19/2019 11:51
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:34 (69), 07/19/2019 11:51 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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