lighttpd up to 1.4.27 on Linux Configuration File Temporary Files cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in lighttpd on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the file Temporary Files of the component Configuration File. Such manipulation as part of File leads to cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2013-1427. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in lighttpd on Linux (Web Server). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file Temporary Files of the component Configuration File. The manipulation as part of a File leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-310. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The configuration file for the FastCGI PHP support for lighthttpd before 1.4.28 on Debian GNU/Linux creates a socket file with a predictable name in /tmp, which allows local users to hijack the PHP control socket and perform unauthorized actions such as forcing the use of a different version of PHP via a symlink attack or a race condition.

The weakness was released 03/15/2013 by Stefan Bühler as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-1427 since 01/26/2013. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65585 (Debian DSA-2649-1 : lighttpd - fixed socket name in world-writable directory), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121868 (Solaris 11.1 Support Repository Update (SRU) 17.5.0 Missing).

Upgrading to version 1.4.31-4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82897), Tenable (65585), SecurityFocus (BID 58528†), OSVDB (91462†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38905†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5794, VDB-9061, VDB-9062 and VDB-12787. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 65585
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2649-1 : lighttpd - fixed socket name in world-writable directory
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OpenVAS ID: 892649
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2649-1 (lighttpd - fixed socket name in world-writable directory
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: lighttpd 1.4.31-4

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Stefan Bühler
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-1427 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1427
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8036

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X-Force: 82897 - lighttpd /tmp directory symlink, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 58528 - lighttpd CVE-2013-1427 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
OSVDB: 91462
Vulnerability Center: 38905 - Lighttpd Before 1.4.28 Local Arbitrary File Overwrite via Hijacking the PHP Control Socket, Low

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

Created: 03/20/2013 15:06
Updated: 05/06/2021 14:09
Changes: 03/20/2013 15:06 (84), 04/26/2017 17:48 (1), 05/06/2021 14:09 (3)
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