VDB-75672 · CVE-2015-4155 · BID 74962

GNU Parallel prior 20150422 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GNU Parallel. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-4155. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU Parallel. Affected is some unknown functionality. 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. CVE summarizes:

GNU Parallel before 20150422, when using (1) --pipe, (2) --tmux, (3) --cat, (4) --fifo, or (5) --compress, allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

The weakness was disclosed 06/02/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.gnu.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-4155 since 06/02/2015. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 20150422 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 74962†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54107†). The entry VDB-75673 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Parallel 20150422

Timelineinfo

04/22/2015 🔍
04/22/2015 +0 days 🔍
06/02/2015 +41 days 🔍
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06/02/2015 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2015 +1 days 🔍
11/02/2015 +152 days 🔍
03/10/2018 +859 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: lists.gnu.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-4155 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4155
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75672
SecurityFocus: 74962 - GNU Parallel CVE-2015-4155 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 54107 - GNU Parallel <20150422 Local File System Write via Symlink Attack, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/03/2015 10:46
Updated: 03/10/2018 10:46
Changes: 06/03/2015 10:46 (48), 03/10/2018 10:46 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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