Dave Brul xbreaky 0.0.3/0.0.4 .breakyhighscores symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Dave Brul xbreaky 0.0.3/0.0.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file .breakyhighscores. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-1502. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dave Brul xbreaky 0.0.3/0.0.4. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file .breakyhighscores. 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:

Symbolic link vulnerability in xbreaky before 0.5.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink from the user s .breakyhighscores file to the target file.

The weakness was shared 04/02/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1502. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

Upgrading to version 0.5.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10078) and SecurityFocus (BID 5700†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xbreaky 0.5.5

Timelineinfo

09/12/2002 🔍
04/02/2003 +202 days 🔍
04/02/2003 +0 days 🔍
08/08/2014 +4146 days 🔍
07/01/2024 +3615 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20284
X-Force: 10078
SecurityFocus: 5700 - Xbreaky File Corruption Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 12:25
Updated: 07/01/2024 15:33
Changes: 08/08/2014 12:25 (44), 06/13/2018 09:25 (8), 07/01/2024 15:33 (17)
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