Borland Interbase 4.0/5.0/6.0/6.5 isc_init1.X gds_lock_mgr symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Borland Interbase 4.0/5.0/6.0/6.5. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function gds_lock_mgr of the file isc_init1.X. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-1514. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Borland Interbase 4.0/5.0/6.0/6.5 (Database Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function gds_lock_mgr of the file isc_init1.X. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.

The weakness was disclosed 04/02/2003 by DiGiT with digit-labs.org (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-1514. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (10196), Exploit-DB (21865) and SecurityFocus (BID 5805†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/25/2002 🔍
04/02/2003 +189 days 🔍
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08/08/2014 +4146 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: DiGiT
Organization: digit-labs.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1514 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1514
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20292
X-Force: 10196
SecurityFocus: 5805 - Interbase GDS_Lock_MGR UMask File Permission Changing Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 12:27
Updated: 11/24/2024 03:58
Changes: 08/08/2014 12:27 (44), 06/13/2018 09:27 (13), 07/02/2024 03:36 (17), 11/24/2024 03:58 (6)
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