VDB-20620 · CVE-2003-0438 · Nessus 15162

Yuuichi Teranishi eldav 0.7.2 Temp File symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Yuuichi Teranishi eldav 0.7.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Temp File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2003-0438. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Yuuichi Teranishi eldav 0.7.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Temp File Handler. 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:

eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

The weakness was published 07/24/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0438 since 06/18/2003. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15162 (Debian DSA-325-1 : eldav - insecure temporary file), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (15162) and SecurityFocus (BID 7987†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Yuuichi Teranishi

Name

eldav

Version

0.7.2

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.8

VulDB Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Temp Score: 2.8
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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 15162
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-325-1 : eldav - insecure temporary file
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OpenVAS ID: 53614
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 325-1 (eldav)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/18/2003 🔍
06/19/2003 +0 days 🔍
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07/24/2003 +35 days 🔍
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09/29/2004 +433 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +3606 days 🔍
06/28/2021 +2510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0438 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0438
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20620
SecurityFocus: 7987

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:20
Updated: 06/28/2021 16:30
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:20 (58), 04/30/2019 16:45 (3), 06/28/2021 16:30 (4)
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