VDB-17336 · CVE-2001-1092 · VU#440539

Compaq Tru64 4.0d/4.0e/4.0f/4.0g msgchk .mh_profile symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Compaq Tru64 4.0d/4.0e/4.0f/4.0g and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file .mh_profile of the component msgchk. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2001-1092. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Compaq Tru64 4.0d/4.0e/4.0f/4.0g. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the file .mh_profile of the component msgchk. 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. CVE summarizes:

msgchk in Digital UNIX 4.0G and earlier allows a local user to read the first line of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .mh_profile file.

The weakness was released 09/10/2001 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-1092. 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.

A public exploit has been developed in Shell File. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional.

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 (7102), Exploit-DB (21107) and SecurityFocus (BID 3320†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-17337. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Compaq

Name

Tru64

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License

commercial

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Timelineinfo

09/10/2001 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1092 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1092
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17336
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X-Force: 7102 - TRU64/DIGITAL UNIX msgchk utility symlink
SecurityFocus: 3320 - Digital Unix MSGCHK MH_PROFILE Symbolic Link Vulnerability

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

Created: 07/09/2014 01:31
Updated: 01/10/2025 13:32
Changes: 07/09/2014 01:31 (52), 06/04/2018 08:36 (7), 12/23/2024 00:03 (17), 01/10/2025 13:32 (1)
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