ppc64-diag 2.6.1 snap link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in ppc64-diag 2.6.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component snap. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-4038. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ppc64-diag 2.6.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component snap. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ppc64-diag 2.6.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack related to (1) rtas_errd/diag_support.c and /tmp/get_dt_files, (2) scripts/ppc64_diag_mkrsrc and /tmp/diagSEsnap/snapH.tar.gz, or (3) lpd/test/lpd_ela_test.sh and /var/tmp/ras.

The weakness was released 06/17/2014 by Vincent Danen as Bug 1109371 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4038 since 06/12/2014. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123749 (Red Hat Update for ppc64-diag (RHSA-2015:1320)).

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 (93852), SecurityFocus (BID 68049†), Secunia (SA60616†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49341†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-70072. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source 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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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 850584
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for ppc64-diag openSUSE-SU-2014:0953-2 (ppc64-diag)
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06/17/2014 +4 days 🔍
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03/26/2015 +238 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 1109371
Researcher: Vincent Danen
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4038 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4038
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70071
X-Force: 93852
SecurityFocus: 68049 - ppc64-diag CVE-2014-4038 Multiple Race Condition Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 60616 - SUSE update for ppc64-diag, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 49341 - ppc64-diag 2.6.1 Local File System Write via a Symlink Attack, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 06/24/2017 09:42
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (60), 06/24/2017 09:42 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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