Apache Geronimo link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Geronimo. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes link following. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-0732. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Geronimo (affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation 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. The summary by CVE is:

The init script for Apache Geronimo on SUSE Linux follows symlinks when performing a chown operation, which might allow local users to obtain access to unspecified files or directories.

The weakness was presented 02/12/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-0732 since 02/12/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40562), Secunia (SA28838†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34061†). See VDB-40504 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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03/16/2015 +1183 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-0732 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0732
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40993
X-Force: 40562
Secunia: 28838 - SUSE Update for Multiple Packages, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 34061 - Apache Geronimo on SUSE Linux Possible Local Security Bypass via chown Operation, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 04/08/2017 19:49
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (47), 04/08/2017 19:49 (9)
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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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