Mlink up to 5.0.6 /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Mlink up to 5.0.6. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /tmp. This manipulation causes symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2004-2231. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mlink up to 5.0.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file /tmp. 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Zero G Software InstallAnywhere 5.0.6, 5.0.7, and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) persistent_state or (2) env.properties.X temporary files.

The weakness was disclosed 07/26/2004 by Larry W. Cashdollar (Website). The advisory is shared at idefense.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2231 since 07/17/2005. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. 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 (16791), SecurityFocus (BID 10808†), OSVDB (8236†) and Secunia (SA12129†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Mlink

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.9

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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

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: idefense.com⛔
Researcher: Larry W. Cashdollar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23137
X-Force: 16791 - InstallAnywhere symlink attack
SecurityFocus: 10808 - Zero G InstallAnywhere Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 12129 - InstallAnywhere Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 8236 - InstallAnywhere Insecure Temporary File Creation

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 16:19
Updated: 07/17/2017 09:35
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:19 (55), 07/17/2017 09:35 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:346:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.