Horde Framework and IMP Cleanup Cron Script Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

BID:22985

Info

Horde Framework and IMP Cleanup Cron Script Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 22985
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2007-1474
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 15 2007 12:00AM
Updated: May 12 2015 07:33PM
Credit: The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Vulnerable: Horde Project IMP 3.2.6
Horde Project IMP 3.2.1
Horde Project IMP 3.1
Horde Project IMP 3.0
Horde Project IMP 2.3.6
Horde Project IMP 2.2.8
+ Conectiva Linux 8.0
+ Conectiva Linux 7.0
+ Horde Project Horde 1.2.8
Horde Project IMP 2.0.9
Horde Project IMP 2.0.8
Horde Project IMP 2.0
- PHP PHP 4.0.1 pl2
- PHP PHP 4.0.1
- PHP PHP 4.0 0
- PHP PHP 3.0.16
Horde Framework 3.1.3
Horde Framework 3.0.4
Horde Framework 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Horde Framework and IMP Cleanup Cron Script Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Horde Framework and IMP are prone to a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to delete arbitrary files in the context of the user running the application.

A successful attack can reduce the integrity of affected computers and may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Horde Framework and IMP Cleanup Cron Script Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

An attacker could exploit this issue by creating a file '/tmp/x /etc/passwd /tmpmswordx' and running the affected cron script. This will result in the deletion of '/tmp/x', '/etc/passwd', and '/tmp/mswordx'.

Solution / Fix

Horde Framework and IMP Cleanup Cron Script Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released version 3.1.4 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Horde Framework 3.0

Horde Framework 3.0.4

Horde Framework 3.1.3

References

Horde Framework and IMP Cleanup Cron Script Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

References:
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