Debian ltp 20060918 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Debian ltp 20060918. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-5145. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian ltp 20060918. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality. 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:

ltpmenu in ltp 20060918 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/runltp.mainmenu.##### temporary file.

The weakness was released 11/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-5145 since 11/18/2008. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/14/2018).

It is declared as highly functional.

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 databases at X-Force (46715) and SecurityFocus (BID 32414†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-45338, VDB-45337, VDB-45095 and VDB-45094. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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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

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: lists.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45096
X-Force: 46715 - ltp ltpmenu symlink
SecurityFocus: 32414 - Debian ltp 'ltpmenu' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/14/2018 08:45
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (47), 10/14/2018 08:45 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:458:103

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