apt-listchanges Unsafe Paths Library Import Local Shell Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:27331

Info

apt-listchanges Unsafe Paths Library Import Local Shell Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 27331
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-0302
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 17 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 22 2008 05:08PM
Credit: Felipe Sateler is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
apt-listchanges apt-listchanges 2.81
apt-listchanges apt-listchanges 2.80
Not Vulnerable: apt-listchanges apt-listchanges 2.82

Discussion

apt-listchanges Unsafe Paths Library Import Local Shell Code Execution Vulnerability

The 'apt-listchanges' tool is prone to a vulnerability that allows arbitrary shell code to run. This issue occurs because the software uses unsafe paths when importing certain libraries.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary shell code with superuser privileges. Successful attacks will completely compromise the computer.

Versions prior to apt-listchanges 2.82 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

apt-listchanges Unsafe Paths Library Import Local Shell Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

apt-listchanges Unsafe Paths Library Import Local Shell Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Advisories and fixes that address this issue are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

apt-listchanges Unsafe Paths Library Import Local Shell Code Execution Vulnerability

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