Oliver Rauch xSANE 0.81 Temp File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Oliver Rauch xSANE 0.81. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Temp File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0887. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oliver Rauch xSANE 0.81 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

xSANE 0.81 and earlier allows local users to modify files of other xSANE users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

The weakness was shared 01/15/2002 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0887. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18030 (Debian DSA-706-1 : axel - buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7714), Tenable (18030) and SecurityFocus (BID 3700†). The entry VDB-17734 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

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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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Nessus ID: 18030
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-706-1 : axel - buffer overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/17/2001 🔍
01/15/2002 +29 days 🔍
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04/13/2005 +1184 days 🔍
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07/11/2014 +3376 days 🔍
05/02/2019 +1756 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0887 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0887
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17914
X-Force: 7714
SecurityFocus: 3700 - xSANE Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:35
Updated: 05/02/2019 10:35
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:35 (59), 05/02/2019 10:35 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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