Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0 popauth -trace symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component popauth. The manipulation of the argument -trace leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1487. Local access is required to approach this attack. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component popauth. The manipulation of the argument -trace 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:

popauth utility in Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute commands as the pop user via a symlink attack on the -trace file option.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1487 since 06/21/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7707), Exploit-DB (21185) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29320†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2001 🔍
12/31/2001 +14 days 🔍
12/31/2001 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2005 +1268 days 🔍
01/20/2011 +2039 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +1268 days 🔍
01/20/2025 +3846 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: qualcomm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1487 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1487
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17807
X-Force: 7707
Vulnerability Center: 29320 - Qualcomm Qpopper 4.0 and Earlier Local Arbitrary Files Overwrite or Arbitrary Code Execution, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:25
Updated: 01/20/2025 11:28
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:25 (48), 01/21/2019 09:57 (8), 01/20/2025 11:28 (26)
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