ModLogAn up to 0.7.11 processor_web Hostname symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in ModLogAn 0.5/0.5.6/0.5.7/0.6/0.7.11. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component processor_web. This manipulation of the argument Hostname causes symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-2051. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ModLogAn 0.5/0.5.6/0.5.7/0.6/0.7.11. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component processor_web. The manipulation of the argument hostname 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:

The processor_web plugin for ModLogAn 0.5.0 through 0.7.11, when used with the splitby option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files specified as hostnames in a log file.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-2051 since 07/14/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7848) and SecurityFocus (BID 3821†). See VDB-19692 for similar entry. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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01/04/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +361 days 🔍
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07/14/2005 +926 days 🔍
08/05/2014 +3309 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19693
X-Force: 7848
SecurityFocus: 3821 - ModLogAn Splitby Input Validation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2014 12:07
Updated: 07/08/2024 08:34
Changes: 08/05/2014 12:07 (49), 06/11/2018 08:37 (2), 07/08/2024 08:34 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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