VDB-45100 · CVE-2008-5149 · BID 32401

Aucko libncbi6 6.1.20080302 fwd_check.sh link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Aucko libncbi6 6.1.20080302. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file fwd_check.sh. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-5149. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Aucko libncbi6 6.1.20080302. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the file fwd_check.sh. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

fwd_check.sh in libncbi6 6.1.20080302 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/##### temporary file.

The weakness was published 11/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5149 since 11/18/2008. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is 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 32401†). Similar entries are available at VDB-45108, VDB-45105, VDB-45104 and VDB-45103. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.debian.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5149 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5149
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45100
SecurityFocus: 32401 - libncbi6 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/14/2018 08:46
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (45), 10/14/2018 08:46 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:7AA:103

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