5452 : OmniSecure HTTProtect SymLink File Modification
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Apr 08, 2004

Discovery

Jun 04, 2001

Dates

Exploit

Jul 18, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

OMNISecure Inc. HTTProtect contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The HTTProtect product is designed to protect files and the file system even if an external attacker gains root. The issue is triggered when a malicious user with system root privileges creates a symbolic link to a protected file. This flaw may lead to a loss of file Integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required, Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation, Misconfiguration, Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Rumored / Private
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue. Please see the vendor's web site for more information.

Products

OmniSecure, Inc.

HTTProtect

1.1.1

References

CVE ID: 2001-1172 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 6880
Keyword: access control Privilege escalation
Other Advisory URL: http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/37_e.html
Vendor URL: http://www.omnisecure.com/products/http/Linux/1.1.1/index.htm
Mail List Post: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/197825

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

TANIDA Fusao - tanidalac.co.jp - LAC Co., Ltd.

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