Matthias Klose bash-doc 3.2 Bash Scripts tmp/cb#####. link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Matthias Klose bash-doc 3.2. This affects an unknown part of the component Bash Scripts. Performing a manipulation of the argument tmp/cb#####. results in link following. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5374. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Matthias Klose bash-doc 3.2. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Bash Scripts. The manipulation of the argument tmp/cb#####. 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:

bash-doc 3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/cb#####.? temporary file, related to the (1) aliasconv.sh, (2) aliasconv.bash, and (3) cshtobash scripts.

The weakness was presented 12/08/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5374. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68202 (Oracle Linux 4 : bash (ELSA-2011-0261)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118992 (Red Hat Update for Bash (RHSA-2011:0261)).

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 (47248), Tenable (68202), SecurityFocus (BID 32733†), Secunia (SA51086†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24633†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 68202
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 4 : bash (ELSA-2011-0261)
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OpenVAS ID: 880990
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for bash CESA-2011:1073 centos5 i386
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03/17/2015 +613 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-5374 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5374
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45333

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X-Force: 47248
SecurityFocus: 32733 - bash-doc Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51086
Vulnerability Center: 24633 - Bash-Doc Local Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability via a Symlink Attack, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/25/2025 04:31
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (59), 02/20/2017 10:06 (9), 08/03/2021 13:01 (3), 08/03/2021 13:08 (1), 04/20/2025 03:35 (15), 05/25/2025 04:31 (8)
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