GForge 4.5.14 Configuration File write_array_file link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GForge 4.5.14. It has been declared as problematic. Affected is the function write_array_file of the component Configuration File. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-0167. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GForge 4.5.14 (Project Management Software). Affected is the function write_array_file of the component Configuration File. 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. CVE summarizes:

The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.

The weakness was released 05/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is available at debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-0167 since 01/09/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 32378 (Debian DSA-1577-1 : gforge - insecure temporary files), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42456), Exploit-DB (5173), Tenable (32378), SecurityFocus (BID 29215†) and OSVDB (45265†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 32378
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1577-1 : gforge - insecure temporary files
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OpenVAS ID: 61028
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1577-1 (gforge)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/09/2008 🔍
02/22/2008 +44 days 🔍
05/14/2008 +82 days 🔍
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05/18/2008 +4 days 🔍
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05/19/2008 +1 days 🔍
05/26/2008 +7 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2485 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +3838 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0167 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0167
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42426

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X-Force: 42456
SecurityFocus: 29215 - GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 30088
OSVDB: 45265 - GForge Insecure Temporary Files Unspecified Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 18466 - GForge Insecure Configuration Files Vulnerability Allows Local Users to Bypass Security Restrictions, Low
Vupen: ADV-2008-1537

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 09/17/2025 05:29
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (70), 08/10/2019 17:02 (8), 09/17/2025 05:29 (22)
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