VDB-25488 · CVE-2005-1944 · SA15635

xmysqladmin 1.0 tmp symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in xmysqladmin 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file tmp. The manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1944. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in xmysqladmin 1.0 (Database Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the file tmp. The manipulation 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

xmysqladmin 1.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a database backup file in /tmp.

The weakness was presented 06/09/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-1944 since 06/14/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 Secunia (SA15635†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1014172†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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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: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

06/09/2005 🔍
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06/10/2005 +1 days 🔍
06/14/2005 +4 days 🔍
03/11/2015 +3557 days 🔍
07/09/2018 +1216 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-1944 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1944
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25488
Secunia: 15635 - xMySQLadmin Insecure Temporary File Creation, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1014172

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 07/09/2018 09:01
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (47), 07/09/2018 09:01 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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