Webmin 0.83 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Webmin 0.83. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0222. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Webmin 0.83 (Software Management Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. 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:

webmin 0.84 and earlier allows local users to overwrite and create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was released 03/26/2001 with Caldera (Website). The advisory is shared for download at linux-mandrake.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0222. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 108536 (Webmin < 0.85 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11887 (Webmin prior to 1.500 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6011), Tenable (108536) and SecurityFocus (BID 2399†). 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

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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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Nessus ID: 108536
Nessus Name: Webmin < 0.85 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/17/2001 🔍
03/26/2001 +68 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +4847 days 🔍
01/12/2025 +3846 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: linux-mandrake.com
Organization: Caldera
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0222 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0222
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16576
X-Force: 6011 - Webmin use of tmpfiles could allow a local user to overwrite files
SecurityFocus: 2399 - Webmin Symlink Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 16:19
Updated: 01/12/2025 23:56
Changes: 07/03/2014 16:19 (55), 05/29/2018 10:25 (3), 06/25/2021 13:47 (3), 01/12/2025 23:56 (18)
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