Microsoft Virtual PC 6.0/6.1 on Mac VirtualPC_Services VPCServices_Log symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Virtual PC 6.0/6.1 on Mac. This affects an unknown part of the file VPCServices_Log of the component VirtualPC_Services. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-0115. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Virtual PC 6.0/6.1 on Mac. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file VPCServices_Log of the component VirtualPC_Services. 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:

VirtualPC_Services in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 6.0 through 6.1 allows local attackers to truncate and overwrite arbitrary files, and execute arbitrary code, via a symlink attack on the VPCServices_Log temporary file.

The bug was discovered 02/10/2004. The weakness was presented 02/10/2004 as MS04-005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at atstake.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0115. 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 1 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 (15113), SecurityFocus (BID 9632†), OSVDB (3893†), Secunia (SA10836†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3991†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS04-005
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21628
X-Force: 15113
SecurityFocus: 9632
Secunia: 10836
OSVDB: 3893 - Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Insecure Temporary Files Creation
Vulnerability Center: 3991 - [MS04-005] Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac versions 6.0 - 6.1 Allows Code Execution, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 15:16
Updated: 05/17/2018 23:23
Changes: 10/15/2014 15:16 (60), 05/17/2018 23:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:735:103

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