Vulnerability Description
Multiple shell programs on various Unix systems, including (1) tcsh, (2) csh, (3) sh, and (4) bash, follow symlinks when processing << redirects (aka here-documents or in-here documents), which allows local users to overwrite files of other users via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Immunix | Immunix | 6.2 |
| Conectiva | Linux | 4.0 |
| Caldera | Openlinux | All versions |
| Caldera | Openlinux Edesktop | 2.4 |
| Caldera | Openlinux Eserver | 2.3 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.11 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:76.tcsh-csh.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20011103-02-P
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-10/0418.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/tru64/2002-q1/0009.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000350
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000354
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97561816504170&w=2
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-042.0.txt
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-043.0.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001111a
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/10277US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-069.php3
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-075.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-117.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-121.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-1134?
CVE-2000-1134 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple shell programs on various Unix systems, including (1) tcsh, (2) csh, (3) sh, and (4) bash, follow symlinks when processing << redirects (aka here-documents or in-here documents), which allows...
How severe is CVE-2000-1134?
CVE-2000-1134 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-1134?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Immunix Immunix, Conectiva Linux, Caldera Openlinux, Caldera Openlinux Edesktop, Caldera Openlinux Eserver.