KDE 1.x kfm /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in KDE 1.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /tmp of the component kfm. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2001-0610. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in KDE 1.x. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the file /tmp of the component kfm. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

kfm as included with KDE 1.x can allow a local attacker to gain additional privileges via a symlink attack in the kfm cache directory in /tmp.

The weakness was published 08/02/2001 by Paul Starzetz as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0610. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6428), Exploit-DB (20781) and SecurityFocus (BID 2629†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/18/2001 🔍
08/02/2001 +106 days 🔍
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07/07/2014 +4722 days 🔍
11/05/2024 +3774 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Paul Starzetz
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0610 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0610
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17120
X-Force: 6428 - KDE KFM tmpfile symbolic link could allow local attackers to overwrite files
SecurityFocus: 2629 - KFM Insecure TMP File Creation Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 17:13
Updated: 11/05/2024 12:52
Changes: 07/07/2014 17:13 (46), 05/31/2018 10:32 (9), 11/05/2024 12:52 (27)
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