Troglobit pimd 2.1.5 Cache pimd.cache link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Troglobit pimd 2.1.5. Affected is an unknown function of the file pimd.cache of the component Cache. This manipulation causes link following. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-0007. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Troglobit pimd 2.1.5 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file pimd.cache of the component Cache. 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 integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dump when a USR1 signal is sent, or (2) pimd.cache when USR2 is sent.

The weakness was released 01/07/2011 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-0007. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 51558 (Debian DSA-2147-1 : pimd - insecure temporary files), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (64528), Tenable (51558), SecurityFocus (BID 45715†), OSVDB (70305†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29342†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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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: 51558
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2147-1 : pimd - insecure temporary files
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OpenVAS ID: 68983
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2147-1 (pimd)
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DSA-2147
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-0007 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0007
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56011

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X-Force: 64528
SecurityFocus: 45715 - pimd Multiple Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 42759
OSVDB: 70305 - pimd Multiple Temporary File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 29342 - Pimd 2.1.5 Local File Overwrite Vulnerability via Symlink Attack, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/12/2021 07:48
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (63), 03/14/2017 11:44 (9), 10/11/2021 13:23 (5), 10/11/2021 13:29 (1), 10/11/2021 13:34 (2), 10/12/2021 07:42 (1), 10/12/2021 07:48 (1)
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