VDB-24802 · CVE-2005-1025 · OSVDB 15300

IBM AS400 4.3 qsys.lib symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IBM AS400 4.3. This affects an unknown function in the library qsys.lib. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2005-1025. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM AS400 4.3. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library qsys.lib. 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 confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The FTP server in AS/400 4.3, when running in IFS mode, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack using RCMD and the ADDLNK utility, as demonstrated using the QSYS.LIB library.

The weakness was disclosed 04/04/2005 (Website). The advisory is available at venera.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1025 since 04/10/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/23/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (15300†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

04/04/2005 🔍
04/07/2005 +2 days 🔍
04/10/2005 +2 days 🔍
05/02/2005 +22 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3599 days 🔍
07/23/2017 +866 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: venera.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1025 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1025
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24802
OSVDB: 15300 - AS/400 iSeries FTP IFS Mode ADDLNK User Account Disclosure

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 07/23/2017 10:35
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (44), 07/23/2017 10:35 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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