IBM OmniFind up to 9.0 ES_LIBRARY_PATH untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM OmniFind 6.1/8.0/8.4/8.5/9.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library ES_LIBRARY_PATH. The manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-4236. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM OmniFind 6.1/8.0/8.4/8.5/9.0. Affected is an unknown function in the library ES_LIBRARY_PATH. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in estaskwrapper in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition before 9.1 allows local users to gain privileges via an ES_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable and a modified PATH environment variable, which is used during execution of the estasklight program, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-3895.

The weakness was published 11/09/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-4236 since 11/12/2010. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 8.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (15475), SecurityFocus (BID 44740†) and OSVDB (69246†). Similar entries are available at VDB-55439, VDB-55438, VDB-55437 and VDB-55436. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OmniFind 8.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2010-4236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55440
SecurityFocus: 44740 - RETIRED: IBM OmniFind Multiple Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 69246 - IBM OmniFind esRunCommand Arbitrary Command Name Local Privilege Escalation
Vupen: ADV-2010-2933

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 12/21/2024 23:48
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (60), 02/08/2019 11:35 (3), 12/21/2024 23:48 (18)
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