axyl 2.1.7 axyl.conf link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in axyl 2.1.7. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file axyl.conf. The manipulation leads to link following. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-1417. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in axyl 2.1.7. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file axyl.conf. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The prerm script in axyl 2.1.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the axyl.conf temporary file.

The weakness was disclosed 03/20/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-1417 since 03/20/2008. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as highly functional.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (41406). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

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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: Highly functional

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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03/16/2015 +2552 days 🔍
09/20/2018 +1284 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-1417 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1417
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41627
X-Force: 41406 - Axyl prerm script symlink

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 09/20/2018 12:01
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (46), 09/20/2018 12:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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