OpenOffice 1.0.1 Installer USERNAME_autoresponse.conf symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in OpenOffice 1.0.1. This affects an unknown function of the file USERNAME_autoresponse.conf of the component Installer. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2002-2210. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenOffice 1.0.1 (Office Suite Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file USERNAME_autoresponse.conf of the component Installer. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The installation of OpenOffice 1.0.1 allows local users to overwrite files and possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on the USERNAME_autoresponse.conf temporary file.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2002 by Larry W. Cashdollar (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2210 since 04/04/2006. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, 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 (10346) and SecurityFocus (BID 5950†). Once again VulDB remains the best 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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Timelineinfo

10/11/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +81 days 🔍
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04/04/2006 +1190 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +3046 days 🔍
07/12/2024 +3628 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Larry W. Cashdollar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2210 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2210
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19852
X-Force: 10346
SecurityFocus: 5950 - OpenOffice Installation Insecure Temporary File Symbolic Link Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:33
Updated: 07/12/2024 14:43
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:33 (43), 06/11/2018 08:53 (9), 07/12/2024 14:43 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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