esearch up to 0.6.1 eupdatedb esearchdb.py.tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in esearch up to 0.6.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file esearchdb.py.tmp of the component eupdatedb. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2004-0655. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in esearch up to 0.6.1. This affects some unknown functionality of the file esearchdb.py.tmp of the component eupdatedb. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

eupdatedb in esearch 0.6.1 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the esearchdb.py.tmp temporary file.

The weakness was shared 08/06/2004 with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at gentoo.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0655 since 07/09/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14534 (GLSA-200407-01 : Esearch: Insecure temp file handling), 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 (16584), Tenable (14534), SecurityFocus (BID 10644†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28872†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 14534
Nessus Name: GLSA-200407-01 : Esearch: Insecure temp file handling
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OpenVAS ID: 54608
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200407-01 (esearch)
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/01/2004 🔍
07/09/2004 +8 days 🔍
08/06/2004 +28 days 🔍
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08/30/2004 +24 days 🔍
12/29/2010 +2312 days 🔍
12/05/2014 +1437 days 🔍
06/30/2021 +2399 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gentoo.org
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0655 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0655
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22059
X-Force: 16584
SecurityFocus: 10644 - Esearch eupdatedb Symbolic Link Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 28872 - Esearch 0.6.1 and Earlier Allows to Create Files via a Symlink Attack, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2014 16:06
Updated: 06/30/2021 07:32
Changes: 12/05/2014 16:06 (57), 03/12/2017 08:55 (11), 06/30/2021 07:32 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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