Imagemagick Libmagick Library up to 5.5 Temp File privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Imagemagick Libmagick Library up to 5.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Temp File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-0455. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Imagemagick Libmagick Library up to 5.5 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The imagemagick libmagick library 5.5 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.

The weakness was disclosed 08/07/2003 with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0455 since 06/23/2003. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15168 (Debian DSA-331-1 : imagemagick - 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.

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 (12460), Tenable (15168), SecurityFocus (BID 8057†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29305†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15168
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-331-1 : imagemagick - insecure temporary file
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OpenVAS ID: 53620
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 331-1 (imagemagick)
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06/23/2003 🔍
06/27/2003 +4 days 🔍
06/29/2003 +2 days 🔍
08/07/2003 +39 days 🔍
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09/29/2004 +419 days 🔍
01/20/2011 +2304 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +1302 days 🔍
06/28/2021 +2510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0455 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20632
X-Force: 12460
SecurityFocus: 8057 - ImageMagick Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 29305 - Imagemagick Libmagick Library 5.5 and Earlier Allows to Create or Overwrite Arbitrary Files, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 08/14/2014 18:23
Updated: 06/28/2021 17:01
Changes: 08/14/2014 18:23 (59), 03/14/2017 08:02 (10), 06/28/2021 17:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:0F1:103

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