Im-switch up to 11.4-46.0 Core /tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Im-switch up to 11.4-46.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /tmp of the component Core. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-2502. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Im-switch up to 11.4-46.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file /tmp of the component Core. 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. CVE summarizes:

im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.

The weakness was released 06/29/2004 by SEKINE Tatsuo (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2502 since 10/25/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 11.4-46.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16682), Exploit-DB (24278), SecurityFocus (BID 10717†), OSVDB (7772†) and Secunia (SA12037†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Im-switch 11.4-46.1

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06/29/2004 🔍
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07/13/2004 +13 days 🔍
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07/13/2004 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +170 days 🔍
10/25/2005 +298 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3422 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +3561 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: SEKINE Tatsuo
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23386
X-Force: 16682 - Fedora Core im-switch symlink
SecurityFocus: 10717 - IM-Switch Insecure Temporary File Handling Symbolic Link Vulnerability
Secunia: 12037 - Fedora im-switch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 7772 - Fedora im-switch imswitcher[PID] Temporary File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 16:55
Updated: 12/07/2024 12:59
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:55 (59), 07/19/2017 10:01 (7), 12/07/2024 12:59 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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