SuSE Linux 9.0 tmp/fvwm-bug symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in SuSE Linux 9.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file tmp/fvwm-bug. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-2097. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SuSE Linux 9.0 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file tmp/fvwm-bug. 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:

Multiple scripts on SuSE Linux 9.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/fvwm-bug created by fvwm-bug, (2) /tmp/wmmenu created by wm-oldmenu2new, (3) /tmp/rates created by x11perfcomp, (4) /tmp/xf86debug.1.log created by xf86debug, (5) /tmp/.winpopup-new created by winpopup-send.sh, or (6) /tmp/initrd created by lvmcreate_initrd.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2004 by l0om (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-2097 since 05/27/2005. 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.

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 (14963), SecurityFocus (BID 9457†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1008781†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

SuSE

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.suse.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
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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Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

01/20/2004 🔍
01/20/2004 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +346 days 🔍
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05/27/2005 +147 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3573 days 🔍
06/25/2018 +1204 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

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

CVE: CVE-2004-2097 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2097
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23024
X-Force: 14963 - SuSE multiple scripts symlink attack
SecurityFocus: 9457 - SuSE Multiple Scripts Insecure Temporary File Handling Symbolic Link Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1008781

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 15:52
Updated: 06/25/2018 08:58
Changes: 03/09/2015 15:52 (50), 06/25/2018 08:58 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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