VDB-45093 · CVE-2008-5142 · BID 32381

freebsd freebsd-sendpr 3.113+5.3 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in freebsd freebsd-sendpr 3.113+5.3. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5142. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in freebsd freebsd-sendpr 3.113+5.3 (Operating System). This affects some unknown processing. 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:

sendbug in freebsd-sendpr 3.113+5.3 on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/pr.##### temporary file.

The weakness was presented 11/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5142 since 11/18/2008. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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 32381†). See VDB-45338, VDB-45337, VDB-45096 and VDB-45095 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

freebsd

Name

freebsd-sendpr

Version

3.113+5.3

License

open-source

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/11/2008 🔍
11/18/2008 +99 days 🔍
11/18/2008 +0 days 🔍
11/18/2008 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2310 days 🔍
12/04/2017 +993 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5142 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5142
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45093
SecurityFocus: 32381 - Debian freebsd-sendpr 'sendbug' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 12/04/2017 10:37
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (47), 12/04/2017 10:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:1D0:103

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