GNU libtool up to 1.5 Temp File /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU libtool up to 1.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /tmp of the component Temp File Handler. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2004-0256. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU libtool up to 1.5. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file /tmp of the component Temp File Handler. 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 integrity. CVE summarizes:

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

The bug was discovered 01/29/2004. The weakness was published 02/03/2004 by Stefan Nordhausen (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0256. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for 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 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15017), SecurityFocus (BID 9530†), OSVDB (3795†) and Secunia (SA10777†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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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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OpenVAS ID: 52516
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: libtool
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libtool 1.5.2

Timelineinfo

01/29/2004 🔍
01/30/2004 +1 days 🔍
02/03/2004 +4 days 🔍
02/03/2004 +0 days 🔍
02/03/2004 +0 days 🔍
11/23/2004 +293 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +3794 days 🔍
06/22/2018 +1165 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Stefan Nordhausen
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0256 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22400
X-Force: 15017 - GNU Libtool creates insecure temporary directory
SecurityFocus: 9530 - GNU LibTool Local Insecure Temporary Directory Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 10777 - GNU libtool Insecure Temporary Directory Creation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 3795 - GNU libtool Insecure Temporary Directory Creation

Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:23
Updated: 06/22/2018 07:39
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:23 (62), 06/22/2018 07:39 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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