Sendmail 8.9.3/8.12.3/8.12.9 on Debian Linux Temp File doublebounce.pl EXPN privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sendmail 8.9.3/8.12.3/8.12.9 on Debian Linux. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file checksendmail/doublebounce.pl of the component Temp File Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument EXPN results in privileges management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0308. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sendmail 8.9.3/8.12.3/8.12.9 on Debian Linux (Mail Server Software). This affects an unknown function of the file checksendmail/doublebounce.pl of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation of the argument EXPN with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Sendmail 8.12.3 package in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 does not securely create temporary files, which could allow local users to gain additional privileges via (1) expn, (2) checksendmail, or (3) doublebounce.pl.

The weakness was presented 05/15/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0308 since 05/16/2003. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15142 (Debian DSA-305-1 : sendmail - insecure temporary files), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

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 (12018), Tenable (15142) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45331†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 15142
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-305-1 : sendmail - insecure temporary files
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OpenVAS ID: 53597
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 305-1 (sendmail)
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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09/29/2004 +502 days 🔍
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08/11/2014 +33 days 🔍
06/28/2021 +2513 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0308 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0308
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20433
X-Force: 12018
Vulnerability Center: 45331 - Sendmail 8.12.3 Local Host Privilege via Multiple Parameters, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2014 23:51
Updated: 06/28/2021 14:41
Changes: 08/11/2014 23:51 (65), 07/03/2017 18:21 (4), 06/28/2021 14:41 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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