AIM Sniff 0.9b aimsniff.pl symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in AIM Sniff 0.9b. Impacted is an unknown function of the file aimsniff.pl. This manipulation causes symlink. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-0279. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AIM Sniff 0.9b (Messaging Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file aimsniff.pl. 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. The summary by CVE is:

AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.

The weakness was presented 11/23/2004 by Martin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0279. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as highly functional.

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 (15199) and SecurityFocus (BID 9653†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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: Highly functional

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/12/2004 🔍
11/23/2004 +285 days 🔍
11/23/2004 +0 days 🔍
01/09/2015 +3699 days 🔍
07/08/2017 +911 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Martin
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0279 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0279
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22423
X-Force: 15199 - AIM Sniff symlink attack
SecurityFocus: 9653 - AIM Sniff Temporary File Symlink Attack Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2015 16:41
Updated: 07/08/2017 14:21
Changes: 01/09/2015 16:41 (47), 07/08/2017 14:21 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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