Debian projectl 1.001 save link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Debian projectl 1.001. This issue affects the function Save. The manipulation leads to link following. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-3216. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian projectl 1.001 (Project Management Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function save. 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 save function in br/prefmanager.d in projectl 1.001 creates a projectL.prf file in the current working directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

The weakness was shared 07/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-3216 since 07/18/2008. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (44059). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/18/2008 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2433 days 🔍
09/29/2018 +1292 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2008-3216 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3216
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43289
X-Force: 44059 - Projectl save function symlink

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 09/29/2018 13:06
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (45), 09/29/2018 13:06 (6)
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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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