AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-6397. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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:

rlatex in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

The weakness was shared 03/04/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-6397 since 03/04/2009. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44879) and SecurityFocus (BID 30963†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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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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Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/24/2008 🔍
03/04/2009 +192 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2204 days 🔍
10/31/2018 +1324 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.debian.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-6397 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6397
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46954
X-Force: 44879 - sgml2x rlatex symlink
SecurityFocus: 30963 - AlcoveBook sgml2x Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/31/2018 06:30
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (47), 10/31/2018 06:30 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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