FreeBSD/IRIX/Linux sort denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FreeBSD, IRIX and Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file sort. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0310. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FreeBSD, IRIX and Linux (Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file sort. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

sort in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, uses predictable temporary file names and does not properly handle when the temporary file already exists, which causes sort to crash and possibly impacts security-sensitive scripts.

The weakness was shared 06/02/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ftp.freebsd.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0310. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6038), SecurityFocus (BID 3960†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23315†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/29/2001 🔍
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06/02/2001 +124 days 🔍
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08/27/2009 +3008 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +1772 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +955 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: freebsd.org

Advisory: ftp.freebsd.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16744
X-Force: 6038 - Sort temporary files denial of service
SecurityFocus: 3960 - sort Insecure Temporary File Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23315 - FreeBSD <= 4.1.1 Predictable Temporary File Names Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 12:37
Updated: 02/13/2017 10:29
Changes: 07/04/2014 12:37 (52), 02/13/2017 10:29 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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