Nagios 2.0.2 Configuration File lib/parse_ini.c link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Nagios 2.0.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library lib/parse_ini.c of the component Configuration File. The manipulation leads to link following. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-4703. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Nagios 2.0.2 (Log Management Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality in the library lib/parse_ini.c of the component Configuration File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

lib/parse_ini.c in Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the configuration file in the extra-opts flag. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4701.

The weakness was shared 12/05/2014 by Dawid Golunski (Website). The advisory is shared at nagios-plugins.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-4703 since 06/30/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 85469 (Fedora 23 : nagios-plugins-2.0.3-1.fc23 (2015-12853)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123905 (Fedora Security Update for nagios-plugins (FEDORA-2015-12853)).

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 (94102), Exploit-DB (33904), Tenable (85469), SecurityFocus (BID 76810†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52474†). The entries VDB-73108 and VDB-73107 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 85469
Nessus Name: Fedora 23 : nagios-plugins-2.0.3-1.fc23 (2015-12853)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for nagios-plugins FEDORA-2015-12987
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05/12/2014 🔍
06/28/2014 +47 days 🔍
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12/05/2014 +158 days 🔍
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03/27/2015 +112 days 🔍
09/08/2015 +165 days 🔍
11/26/2024 +3367 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nagios-plugins.org
Researcher: Dawid Golunski
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4703 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4703
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73109
X-Force: 94102
SecurityFocus: 76810 - Nagios Plugins Incomplete Fix CVE-2014-4703 Multiple Arbitrary File Access Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 52474 - Nagios Plugins 2.0.2 Local Information Disclosure via the Extra-opts Flag - CVE-2014-4703, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 11/26/2024 03:43
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (52), 12/08/2017 08:13 (19), 04/07/2022 09:41 (3), 11/26/2024 03:43 (25)
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