Debian Linux 4.0/5.0 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Debian Linux 4.0/5.0. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes link following. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2009-1962. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 4.0/5.0 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Xfig, possibly 3.2.5, allows local users to read and write arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) xfig-eps[PID], (2) xfig-pic[PID].pix, (3) xfig-pic[PID].err, (4) xfig-pcx[PID].pix, (5) xfig-xfigrc[PID], (6) xfig[PID], (7) xfig-print[PID], (8) xfig-export[PID].err, (9) xfig-batch[PID], (10) xfig-exp[PID], or (11) xfig-spell.[PID] temporary files, where [PID] is a process ID.

The weakness was presented 06/07/2009 by Nico Golde (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-1962 since 06/06/2009. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43608 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : xfig (MDVSA-2009:244-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

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 (49600), Tenable (43608), SecurityFocus (BID 34328†), Secunia (SA35320†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24503†). 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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Nessus ID: 43608
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : xfig (MDVSA-2009:244-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 64955
OpenVAS Name: Mandrake Security Advisory MDVSA-2009:244 (xfig)
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04/01/2009 🔍
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06/06/2009 +66 days 🔍
06/07/2009 +1 days 🔍
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06/08/2009 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2009 +204 days 🔍
01/04/2010 +6 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +1898 days 🔍
08/11/2021 +2339 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Nico Golde
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-1962 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1962
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48463
X-Force: 49600
SecurityFocus: 34328 - Xfig Multiple Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 35320 - Xfig Insecure Temporary Files, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 24503 - Xfig 3.2.5 on Debian Linux Local Arbitrary Files Corruption Vulnerability via Symbolic-Link Attack, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 08/11/2021 14:29
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (59), 02/19/2017 09:41 (13), 08/11/2021 14:29 (3)
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