Debian aptlinex up to 0.9-1 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Debian aptlinex 0.6-1/0.7-1/0.8-1/0.8-2/0.9-1. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-1901. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian aptlinex 0.6-1/0.7-1/0.8-1/0.8-2/0.9-1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

aptlinex before 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gambas-apt.lock temporary file.

The weakness was released 04/22/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-1901 since 04/21/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading to version 0.8-1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (41956). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-42082. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Debian

Name

aptlinex

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.debian.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: aptlinex 0.8-1

Timelineinfo

04/21/2008 🔍
04/22/2008 +1 days 🔍
04/22/2008 +0 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2519 days 🔍
09/23/2018 +1287 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-1901 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1901
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42081
X-Force: 41956 - aptlinex gambas-apt.lock symlink

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 09/23/2018 08:30
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (46), 09/23/2018 08:30 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.