Ti Kan xmcd 2.6.0/3.0.0/3.0.1 on SuSE Linux symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ti Kan xmcd 2.6.0/3.0.0/3.0.1 on SuSE Linux. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-1119. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Ti Kan xmcd 2.6.0/3.0.0/3.0.1 on SuSE Linux. This issue affects an unknown function. 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. The summary by CVE is:

cda in xmcd 3.0.2 and 2.6 in SuSE Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was shared 08/03/2001 with SuSE as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1119. The exploitation is known to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 3.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6941) and SecurityFocus (BID 3148†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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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: Highly functional

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xmcd 3.0.2

Timelineinfo

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07/07/2014 +4721 days 🔍
04/23/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Organization: SuSE
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1119 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1119
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17129
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X-Force: 6941 - xmcd cda temporary file symlink
SecurityFocus: 3148 - XMCD Temp Directory Symbolic Link Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 17:26
Updated: 04/23/2025 04:57
Changes: 07/07/2014 17:26 (51), 05/31/2018 10:33 (6), 12/15/2024 05:32 (17), 04/23/2025 04:57 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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