Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

BID:16280

Info

Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 16280
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 12 2001 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 17 2006 09:10PM
Credit: Discovered by Marco van Berkum.
Vulnerable: util-linux util-linux 2.11
util-linux util-linux 2.10
util-linux util-linux 2.9
util-linux util-linux 2.8
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Redhat Desktop 3.0
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1 IA64
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1
Avaya Messaging Storage Server
Avaya Message Networking
Avaya Intuity LX
Avaya CVLAN
Not Vulnerable: util-linux util-linux 2.11 n

Discussion

Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Util-Linux is prone to a vulnerability that can allow local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

The vulnerability presents itself in the script command.

Successful exploitation may lead to data corruption or privilege escalation depending on the file that is overwritten.

This issue affects Util-linux versions prior to 2.11n.

Exploit / POC

Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Solution:
Util-linux 2.11n and subsequent versions are not vulnerable to this issue.

RedHat has released advisory RHSA-2005:782-12 to address this issue. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.

Avaya has released advisory ASA-2006-014 to identify vulnerable Avaya products. Avaya advises customers to ENTER actions for products which use vulnerable versions of util-linux and mount. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.

References

Util-Linux Script Command Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

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