Sun Java JRE/SDK 1.4.x on Linux Installation symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Java JRE and SDK 1.4.x on Linux and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Installation. This manipulation causes symlink. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-1156. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be disabled.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java JRE and SDK 1.4.x on Linux (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Installation. 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_02 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) unpack.log, as created by the unpack program, or (2) .mailcap1 and .mime.types1, as created by the RPM program.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2003. The weakness was disclosed 10/31/2003 by Stan Bubrouski as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-1156 since 05/04/2005. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at java.sun.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13570), SecurityFocus (BID 8937†), OSVDB (2773†) and Secunia (SA10141†). Additional details are provided at search.java.sun.com. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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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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Status: Highly functional

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Recommended: Disable
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Patch: java.sun.com

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10/31/2003 🔍
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11/05/2003 +5 days 🔍
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12/31/2003 +55 days 🔍
05/04/2005 +490 days 🔍
06/27/2019 +5167 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Stan Bubrouski
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367
X-Force: 13570 - Sun Java Runtime Environment and SDK java unpack/install symlink attack, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 8937 - Sun Java Installation File Corruption Vulnerability
Secunia: 10141 - Sun Java Insecure Installation Process Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 2773 - Sun Java Multiple Files Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite

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

Created: 11/06/2003 09:46
Updated: 06/27/2019 08:16
Changes: 11/06/2003 09:46 (79), 06/27/2019 08:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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