VDB-45087 · CVE-2008-5136 · BID 32406

Ldrolez tkusr 0.82 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ldrolez tkusr 0.82. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-5136. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ldrolez tkusr 0.82. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. 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:

tkusr in tkusr 0.82 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/tkusr.pgm temporary file.

The weakness was disclosed 11/18/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5136 since 11/18/2008. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 32406†). The entries VDB-45338, VDB-45337, VDB-45096 and VDB-45095 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for 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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Timelineinfo

08/11/2008 🔍
11/18/2008 +99 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2310 days 🔍
10/14/2018 +1307 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45087
SecurityFocus: 32406 - TkUsr Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/14/2018 08:44
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (44), 10/14/2018 08:44 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:4AC:103

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