Munin 1.4.5 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Munin 1.4.5. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-2103. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Munin 1.4.5. Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

The qmailscan plugin for Munin 1.4.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names.

The weakness was released 08/26/2012 as Bug 812889 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-2103 since 04/04/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74059 (GLSA-201405-17 : Munin: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo 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 (74884), Tenable (74059), SecurityFocus (BID 53031†), Secunia (SA48859†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45142†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-61901 and VDB-63012. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

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: 74059
Nessus Name: GLSA-201405-17 : Munin: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 841205
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for munin USN-1622-1
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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04/04/2012 🔍
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04/16/2012 +2 days 🔍
04/17/2012 +1 days 🔍
08/26/2012 +131 days 🔍
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06/26/2014 +38 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +270 days 🔍
12/12/2021 +2456 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 812889
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-2103 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2103
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61896

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X-Force: 74884
SecurityFocus: 53031 - Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 48859 - Munin Insecure Temporary File Creation Security Issue, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45142 - Munin 1.4.5 Local Symlink Attack via Temporary Files, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/12/2021 14:59
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (68), 05/31/2017 09:12 (5), 12/12/2021 14:59 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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