Maynard Johnson OProfile up to 0.9.6 do_dump_data --session-dir link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Maynard Johnson OProfile. Affected by this vulnerability is the function do_dump_data. Executing a manipulation of the argument --session-dir can lead to link following. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2011-2473. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Maynard Johnson OProfile and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function do_dump_data. The manipulation of the argument --session-dir 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. CVE summarizes:

The do_dump_data function in utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted --session-dir argument in conjunction with a symlink attack on the opd_pipe file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1760.

The weakness was published 06/09/2011 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-2473 since 06/09/2011. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79962 (GLSA-201412-09 : Multiple packages, Multiple vulnerabilities fixed in 2011), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (67978), Tenable (79962) and SecurityFocus (BID 25297†). Similar entries are available at VDB-38354, VDB-55173, VDB-58817 and VDB-57639. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 79962
Nessus Name: GLSA-201412-09 : Multiple packages, Multiple vulnerabilities fixed in 2011
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OpenVAS ID: 802108
OpenVAS Name: OProfile Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Advisory: dsa-2254
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CVE: CVE-2011-2473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57640
X-Force: 67978
SecurityFocus: 25297

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/08/2021 14:21
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 02/09/2019 11:11 (3), 11/08/2021 14:17 (3), 11/08/2021 14:21 (1)
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