Linux Kernel iproute stnes link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel. The impacted element is the function stnes of the component iproute. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-1088. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version not known). This affects the function stnes of the component iproute. 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:

iproute2 before 3.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file used by (1) configure or (2) examples/dhcp-client-script.

The weakness was released 02/15/2012 as Bug 797878 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-1088 since 02/14/2012. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69671 (Amazon Linux AMI : iproute (ALAS-2012-64)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Amazon Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350683 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for iproute: ALAS-2012-064).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73516), Tenable (69671), SecurityFocus (BID 52185†), OSVDB (79669†) and Secunia (SA52185†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4672, VDB-4668 and VDB-4669. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 69671
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux AMI : iproute (ALAS-2012-64)
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OpenVAS ID: 864374
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for iproute FEDORA-2012-2818
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 797878
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-1088 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4671
X-Force: 73516
SecurityFocus: 52185 - Linux Kernel 'iproute' Package Multiple Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 52185 - chillyCMS Security Bypass Security Issue and Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 79669
Vulnerability Center: 37152 - Iproute Before 3.3.0 Local File System Write via Symlink Attacks (CVE-2012-1088), Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/01/2012 01:00
Updated: 01/02/2025 16:33
Changes: 03/01/2012 01:00 (77), 04/20/2017 22:15 (4), 03/21/2021 07:54 (3), 01/02/2025 16:33 (18)
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