SuSE Linux 7.x/8.x SuSEconfig.javarunt symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SuSE Linux 7.x/8.x. This affects an unknown part of the file /sbin/conf.d/SuSEconfig.javarunt. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-0846. The attack can only be performed from the local network. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 7.x/8.x (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the file /sbin/conf.d/SuSEconfig.javarunt. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SuSEconfig.javarunt in the javarunt package on SuSE Linux 7.3Pro allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .java_wrapper temporary file.

The weakness was released 10/06/2003 by Stefan Nordhausen with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Website). The advisory is shared at hu-berlin.de. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0846 since 10/08/2003. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at hu-berlin.de. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at suse.de.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13355), SecurityFocus (BID 8779†), OSVDB (11674†) and Secunia (SA9970†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.4
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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: suse.de

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10/06/2003 🔍
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10/08/2003 +2 days 🔍
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11/17/2003 +40 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +143 days 🔍
12/13/2016 +4631 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: hu-berlin.de
Researcher: Stefan Nordhausen
Organization: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0846 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0846
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321
X-Force: 13355 - SuSE javarunt symlink attack, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 8779 - SuSE Linux JavaRunt Configuration File Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability
Secunia: 9970 - SuSE Linux "SuSEconfig.javarunt" Privilege Escalation, Less Critical
OSVDB: 11674 - SuSEconfig.javarunt Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite

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

Entryinfo

Created: 10/08/2003 12:02
Updated: 12/13/2016 20:21
Changes: 10/08/2003 12:02 (77), 12/13/2016 20:21 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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