DHIS tools DNS package prior 5.0 register-q.sh symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in DHIS tools DNS package. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file register-q.sh. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-3341. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in DHIS tools DNS package and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file register-q.sh. 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:

DHIS tools DNS package (dhis-tools-dns) before 5.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files created by (1) register-q.sh and (2) register-p.sh.

The weakness was published 12/27/2005 by Javier Fernandez-Sanguino Pena (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-3341 since 10/27/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22794 (Debian DSA-928-1 : dhis-tools-dns - insecure temporary file), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23859), Tenable (22794), SecurityFocus (BID 16065†), OSVDB (21934†) and Secunia (SA18227†). Similar entry is available at VDB-83391. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 22794
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-928-1 : dhis-tools-dns - insecure temporary file
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OpenVAS ID: 56055
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 928-1 (dhis-tools-dns)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DNS package 5.0

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Javier Fernandez-Sanguino Pena
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-3341 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3341
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27760
X-Force: 23859
SecurityFocus: 16065 - Debian DHIS-TOOLS-DNS Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 18227
OSVDB: 21934 - DHIS Tools register-p.sh Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 17440 - DHIS Tools DNS Package Allows Local Users to Overwrite Arbitrary Files using Symlink Attack, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 08/04/2019 09:29
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (75), 08/04/2019 09:29 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:B82:103

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