Debian Linux 3.1 cron symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Debian Linux 3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component cron. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-1753. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Debian Linux 3.1 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component cron. 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, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

A cron job in fcheck before 2.7.59 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

The bug was discovered 04/15/2006. The weakness was shared 04/18/2006 by Steve Kemp (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-1753 since 04/12/2006. 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 neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22577 (Debian DSA-1035-1 : fcheck - 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 2.7.59 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 (25830), Tenable (22577), SecurityFocus (BID 17524†), OSVDB (24633†) and Secunia (SA19675†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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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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Nessus ID: 22577
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1035-1 : fcheck - insecure temporary file
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OpenVAS ID: 56582
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1035-1 (fcheck)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Linux 2.7.59

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03/12/2015 +2815 days 🔍
07/21/2019 +1592 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: us.debian.org
Researcher: Steve Kemp
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-1753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29704
X-Force: 25830
SecurityFocus: 17524 - FCheck Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 19675
OSVDB: 24633 - CVE-2006-1753 - FCheck - Insecure Temporary File Creation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 15478 - Fcheck Vulnerability Allows Local Users Elevated Privileges, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/21/2019 08:59
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (75), 07/21/2019 08:59 (4)
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