SuSE Linux 8.2/9.0 YaST you-$user/cookies symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 8.2/9.0. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file you-$user/cookies of the component YaST. Performing a manipulation of the argument you-$user/cookies results in symlink. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1895. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SuSE Linux 8.2/9.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the file you-$user/cookies of the component YaST. The manipulation of the argument you-$user/cookies 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

YaST Online Update (YOU) in SuSE 8.2 and 9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on you-$USER/cookies.

The weakness was presented 04/08/2004 by l0om (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1895 since 05/04/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a exploit are known.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15731), SecurityFocus (BID 10047†), OSVDB (4985†), Secunia (SA11300†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1009668†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta 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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Status: Highly functional

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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04/08/2004 +3 days 🔍
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06/23/2018 +1202 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: l0om
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1895 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1895
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22953
X-Force: 15731 - YaST Online Update symlink attack
SecurityFocus: 10047 - SuSE YaST Online Update Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 11300 - SuSE Linux YaST Temporary File Creation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 4985 - YaST Online Update (YOU) in SuSE you-$USER/cookies Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
SecurityTracker: 1009668

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 15:52
Updated: 06/23/2018 07:15
Changes: 03/09/2015 15:52 (62), 06/23/2018 07:15 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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