KDE KDEUtils 2.2/2.2.2 Temp File klprfax.filter symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in KDE KDEUtils 2.2/2.2.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file klprfax.filter of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1197. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in KDE KDEUtils 2.2/2.2.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the file klprfax.filter of the component Temp File Handler. 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:

klprfax_filter in KDE2 KDEUtils allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the klprfax.filter temporary file.

The weakness was disclosed 12/14/2001 by Wang Yu as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1197. 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.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7700) and SecurityFocus (BID 3694†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/14/2001 🔍
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07/11/2014 +4592 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +1424 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kde.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Wang Yu
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1197 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1197
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17747
X-Force: 7700 - klprfax_filter program in KDE utils package contains a symlink
SecurityFocus: 3694 - KDE2 KDEUtils KLPRFax_Filter Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 11:41
Updated: 06/04/2018 09:00
Changes: 07/11/2014 11:41 (50), 06/04/2018 09:00 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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