Mailmgr 1.2.3 tmp/mailmgr.unsort symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Mailmgr 1.2.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file tmp/mailmgr.unsort. The manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0283. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mailmgr 1.2.3. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tmp/mailmgr.unsort. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Mailmgr 1.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/mailmgr.unsort, (2) /tmp/mailmgr.tmp, or (3) /tmp/mailmgr.sort.

The weakness was disclosed 11/23/2004 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0283. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 (15203) and SecurityFocus (BID 9654†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

Mailmgr

Version

1.2.3

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/12/2004 🔍
11/23/2004 +285 days 🔍
11/23/2004 +0 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +3794 days 🔍
06/22/2018 +1165 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0283 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0283
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22427
X-Force: 15203 - Mailmgr insecure temporary directory
SecurityFocus: 9654 - Mailmgr Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:23
Updated: 06/22/2018 07:42
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:23 (45), 06/22/2018 07:42 (6)
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