iD libdigidoc 3.6.0.0 Parser DigiDocSAXParser.c handleStartDataFile path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in iD libdigidoc 3.6.0.0. Impacted is the function handleStartDataFile of the file DigiDocSAXParser.c of the component Parser. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5648. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in iD libdigidoc 3.6.0.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function handleStartDataFile of the file DigiDocSAXParser.c of the component Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the handleStartDataFile function in DigiDocSAXParser.c in libdigidoc 3.6.0.0, as used in ID-software before 3.7.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a filename beginning with / (slash) or \ (backslash) in a DDOC file.

The weakness was disclosed 08/29/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared at svnweb.mageia.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-5648 since 08/28/2013. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69549 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libdigidoc (MDVSA-2013:225)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122984 (Fedora Security Update for libdigidoc (FEDORA-2014-1489)).

Upgrading to version 3.6.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (69549), SecurityFocus (BID 62040†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41349†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Nessus ID: 69549
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libdigidoc (MDVSA-2013:225)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libdigidoc 3.6.0.0

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: svnweb.mageia.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5648 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5648
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64817
SecurityFocus: 62040 - libdigidoc DDOC Routine Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 41349 - libdigidoc 3.6.0.0 in ID-software before 3.7.2 Remote File System Write via DDOC Files, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 12/24/2024 15:27
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (63), 05/10/2017 10:29 (4), 01/07/2022 09:52 (3), 12/24/2024 15:27 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:C32:103

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