Tug TeXLive 2007 1.08 feynmf.pl feynmf$$.pl link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tug TeXLive 2007 1.08 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file feynmf.pl. Executing a manipulation of the argument feynmf$$.pl can lead to link following. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2007-5940. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tug TeXLive 2007 1.08. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file feynmf.pl. The manipulation of the argument feynmf$$.pl 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. CVE summarizes:

feynmf.pl in feynmf 1.08, as used in TeXLive 2007, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the feynmf$$.pl temporary file.

The bug was discovered 11/06/2007. The weakness was disclosed 11/06/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-5940 since 11/13/2007. 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.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 28321 (GLSA-200711-32 : Feynmf: 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 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38512), Tenable (28321), SecurityFocus (BID 26507†), OSVDB (42397†) and Secunia (SA27737†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 28321
Nessus Name: GLSA-200711-32 : Feynmf: Insecure temporary file creation
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OpenVAS ID: 59252
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200711-32 (feynmf)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/16/2015 +2660 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-5940 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39652
X-Force: 38512
SecurityFocus: 26507 - feynmf feynmf.pl Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 27737 - feynmf Insecure Temporary File Creation, Less Critical
OSVDB: 42397 - feynmf feynmf.pl feynmf$$.pl Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 16970 - Feynmf.pl in TexLive 2007 Allows Local Users to Overwrite Files and Execute Arbitrary Code, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-3974

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/01/2019 06:46
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (82), 08/01/2019 06:46 (3)
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