xtell 1.91.1/2.6.1 .xtell-log symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in xtell 1.91.1/2.6.1. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file .xtell-log. This manipulation causes symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0334. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in xtell 1.91.1/2.6.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file .xtell-log. 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. The summary by CVE is:

xtell (xtelld) 1.91.1 and earlier, and 2.x before 2.7, allows local users to modify files via a symlink attack on the .xtell-log file.

The weakness was shared 06/25/2002 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0334. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14927 (Debian DSA-090-1 : xtel - symlink attack), 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 before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8314), Tenable (14927) and SecurityFocus (BID 4197†). The entry VDB-18318 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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: 14927
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-090-1 : xtel - symlink attack
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OpenVAS ID: 53397
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 121-1 (xtell)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/05/2001 🔍
02/27/2002 +84 days 🔍
06/25/2002 +118 days 🔍
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09/29/2004 +827 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3572 days 🔍
10/23/2024 +3757 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0334 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0334
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18319
X-Force: 8314
SecurityFocus: 4197 - xtell Log File Symbolic Link Attack

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:15
Updated: 10/23/2024 12:21
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:15 (61), 05/01/2019 09:21 (2), 10/23/2024 12:21 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:F1C:103

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