GNU gnash 0.8.8 tmp/gnash-configure-errors.$ link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU gnash 0.8.8. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument tmp/gnash-configure-errors.$ causes link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-4337. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU gnash 0.8.8. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument tmp/gnash-configure-errors.$ 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:

The configure script in gnash 0.8.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/gnash-configure-errors.$$, (2) /tmp/gnash-configure-warnings.$$, or (3) /tmp/gnash-configure-recommended.$$ files.

The weakness was shared 11/29/2010 by Jakub Wilk (Website). The advisory is shared at debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-4337 since 11/30/2010. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 52706 (Fedora 15 : gnash-0.8.9-0.1.20110312git.fc15 (2011-3261)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora 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 Tenable (52706), SecurityFocus (BID 45102†), OSVDB (69533†), Secunia (SA42416†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-30592†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Nessus ID: 52706
Nessus Name: Fedora 15 : gnash-0.8.9-0.1.20110312git.fc15 (2011-3261)
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OpenVAS ID: 71240
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2435-1 (gnash)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: dsa-2435
Researcher: Jakub Wilk
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-4337 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4337
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56089

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SecurityFocus: 45102 - Gnash Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 42416 - GNU Gnash Insecure Temporary Files Security Issue, Not Critical
OSVDB: 69533 - GNU Gnash Configure Script Temporary File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Vulnerability Center: 30592 - gnash 0.8.8 Configure Script Allows to Overwrite Arbitrary Files via a Local Symlink Attack, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/12/2021 13:00
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (61), 03/19/2017 13:33 (14), 10/12/2021 12:44 (3), 10/12/2021 12:52 (1), 10/12/2021 13:00 (1)
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