GDM up to 2.4.1.6 Xsession /.xsession-errors symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GDM up to 2.4.1.6. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /.xsession-errors of the component Xsession. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2003-0547. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GDM up to 2.4.1.6. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file /.xsession-errors of the component Xsession. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

GDM before 2.4.1.6, when using the "examine session errors" feature, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ~/.xsession-errors file.

The weakness was presented 08/27/2003 with Red Hat (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-0547 since 07/14/2003. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14067 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gdm (MDKSA-2003:085)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.4.1.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12971), Tenable (14067), SecurityFocus (BID 8469†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29303†). See VDB-20754 and VDB-20755 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 14067
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gdm (MDKSA-2003:085)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GDM 2.4.1.6

Timelineinfo

07/14/2003 🔍
08/21/2003 +38 days 🔍
08/21/2003 +0 days 🔍
08/27/2003 +6 days 🔍
08/27/2003 +0 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +339 days 🔍
01/20/2011 +2364 days 🔍
08/14/2014 +1302 days 🔍
06/29/2021 +2511 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: redhat.com
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0547 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0547
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20753

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X-Force: 12971
SecurityFocus: 8469 - GDM Xsession-Errors Insecure File Handling Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 29303 - GDM Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability via a Symlink Attack on the ~/.xsession-errors File, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 00:25
Updated: 06/29/2021 08:14
Changes: 08/15/2014 00:25 (58), 03/14/2017 08:02 (11), 06/29/2021 08:14 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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