HP HP-UX B.11.00/B.11.04/ B.11.11 Temp File /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HP HP-UX B.11.00/B.11.04/ B.11.11 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /tmp of the component Temp File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2003-1099. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HP HP-UX B.11.00/B.11.04/ B.11.11 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file /tmp 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

shar on HP-UX B.11.00, B.11.04, and B.11.11 creates temporary files with predictable names in /tmp, which allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.

The bug was discovered 12/01/2003. The weakness was presented 12/31/2003 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1099 since 03/11/2005. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 30 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 (13882), SecurityFocus (BID 9141†), OSVDB (2890†), Secunia (SA10339†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22682†). See VDB-21087 and VDB-21086 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-1099 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21088

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X-Force: 13882
SecurityFocus: 9141 - HP-UX Shar Utility Predictable Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 10339
OSVDB: 2890 - CVE-2003-1099 - HP - HP-UX - Denial of Service Issue
Vulnerability Center: 22682 - HP-UX B.11.00 / B.11.04 / B.11.11 Shar Local Symlink Attack Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2014 13:16
Updated: 12/15/2024 23:06
Changes: 08/22/2014 13:16 (62), 09/06/2019 16:49 (5), 12/15/2024 23:06 (17)
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