sysstat up to 5.0.1 post/trigger /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in sysstat up to 5.0.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /tmp of the component post/trigger. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-0107. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in sysstat up to 5.0.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file /tmp of the component post/trigger. 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:

The (1) post and (2) trigger scripts in sysstat 4.0.7 and earlier allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0108.

The weakness was published 03/10/2004 with Red Hat as RHSA-2004:093 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at patches.sgi.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0107. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14469 (GLSA-200404-04 : Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo 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 (15428), Tenable (14469), SecurityFocus (BID 9838†), OSVDB (6884†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22142†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 14469
Nessus Name: GLSA-200404-04 : Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat
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OpenVAS ID: 54543
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200404-04 (sysstat)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2004:093⛔
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0107 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0107
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21760

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X-Force: 15428
SecurityFocus: 9838 - Sysstat Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
OSVDB: 6884 - sysstat trigger Script Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 22142 - Sysstat 4.0.7 and earlier Post and Trigger Scripts Allow Local File Overwrite via a Symlink Attack, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2014 11:16
Updated: 06/29/2021 16:01
Changes: 10/16/2014 11:16 (64), 05/17/2018 23:23 (10), 06/29/2021 16:01 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:CF7:103

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