VDB-69579 · CVE-2013-0350 · OSVDB 90588

David Leonard Pkstat 1.8.5 tmp_smtp.c link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in David Leonard Pkstat 1.8.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file tmp_smtp.c. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-0350. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in David Leonard Pkstat 1.8.5. This affects some unknown processing of the file tmp_smtp.c. 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, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

tmp_smtp.c in pktstat 1.8.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/smtp.log.

The weakness was shared 05/05/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-0350 since 12/06/2012. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (90588†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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12/06/2012 🔍
05/05/2014 +515 days 🔍
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03/25/2015 +324 days 🔍
05/12/2026 +4066 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.debian.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-0350 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0350
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69579
OSVDB: 90588

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 05/12/2026 17:40
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (46), 03/09/2019 15:15 (2), 05/12/2026 17:40 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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