XML-DT 0.60/0.61/0.62/0.63 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in XML-DT 0.60/0.61/0.62/0.63. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-5260. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in XML-DT 0.60/0.61/0.62/0.63. This affects an unknown code block. 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:

The (1) mkxmltype and (2) mkdtskel scripts in XML-DT before 0.64 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_xml_##### temporary file.

The weakness was published 08/16/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at metacpan.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-5260 since 08/15/2014. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77977 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : perl-XML-DT (MDVSA-2014:191)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 0.63 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (77977) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46826†). 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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 77977
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : perl-XML-DT (MDVSA-2014:191)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XML-DT 0.63

Timelineinfo

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09/30/2014 +45 days 🔍
10/29/2014 +29 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +148 days 🔍
03/28/2022 +2559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: metacpan.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-5260 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70635
SecurityFocus: 68981
Vulnerability Center: 46826 - XML-DT Before 0.64 Local File System Write via a Symlink Attack, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/28/2022 07:41
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (57), 06/10/2017 09:48 (2), 03/28/2022 07:41 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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