Skk Openlab SKK Tools 1.2 skkdic-expr.c main skkdic$pid link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Skk Openlab SKK Tools 1.2. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function main of the file skkdic-expr.c. This manipulation of the argument skkdic$pid causes link following. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-3916. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Skk Openlab SKK Tools 1.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function main of the file skkdic-expr.c. The manipulation of the argument skkdic$pid with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The main function in skkdic-expr.c in SKK Tools 1.2 allows local users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a skkdic$PID temporary file.

The bug was discovered 09/18/2007. The weakness was released 09/19/2007 with Debian (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at security.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-3916 since 07/20/2007. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 27045 (GLSA-200710-10 : SKK Tools: Insecure temporary file creation), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36699), Tenable (27045), SecurityFocus (BID 25739†), OSVDB (40557†) and Secunia (SA26866†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 27045
Nessus Name: GLSA-200710-10 : SKK Tools: Insecure temporary file creation
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OpenVAS ID: 58671
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200710-10 (skktools)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/18/2007 +60 days 🔍
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10/15/2007 +3 days 🔍
10/22/2007 +7 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2702 days 🔍
07/29/2019 +1596 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.gentoo.org
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-3916 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3916
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38911
X-Force: 36699
SecurityFocus: 25739 - SKK Openlab SKK Tools skkdic-expr.c Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 26866
OSVDB: 40557 - SKK Tools skkdic-expr.c main Function skkdic$PID Temp File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 16620 - SKK Tools Vulnerability Allows Local Users to Overwrite or Delete Arbitrary Files, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/29/2019 06:53
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (81), 07/29/2019 06:53 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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