Logwatch 2.5 Temp File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Logwatch 2.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Temp File Handler. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-0162. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Logwatch 2.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block 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. CVE summarizes:

LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.

The weakness was shared 03/27/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-0162. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Shell File. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370413 (LogWatch Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8652), Exploit-DB (21356), SecurityFocus (BID 4374†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44840†). The entry VDB-18057 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Logwatch 2.5

Timelineinfo

03/27/2002 🔍
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06/09/2014 +4457 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +32 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0162 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0162
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18044
X-Force: 8652
SecurityFocus: 4374 - LogWatch Insecure Temporary Directory Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 44840 - LogWatch Before 2.5 Local Code Execution Vulnerability via a Symlink Attack, High

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

Created: 07/11/2014 13:48
Updated: 11/24/2024 18:54
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:48 (59), 05/30/2017 10:58 (7), 11/24/2024 18:54 (19)
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