Netscape Communicator 6.01a on Solaris ns6install symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Netscape Communicator 6.01a on Solaris. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file ns6install. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2001-1066. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netscape Communicator 6.01a on Solaris (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file ns6install. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

ns6install installation script for Netscape 6.01 on Solaris, and other versions including 6.2.1 beta, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was presented 08/31/2001 by Larry W. Cashdollar as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1066. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 (7042) and SecurityFocus (BID 3243†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netscape.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Larry W. Cashdollar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17303
X-Force: 7042 - Netscape 6 for Solaris creates insecure temp files during installation
SecurityFocus: 3243 - Netscape 6 Temp File Symbolic Link Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2014 17:28
Changes: 07/08/2014 17:28 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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