ID

VAR-200504-0293

CVE

CVE-2005-0988

TITLE

gzip of gunzip Race condition vulnerability

DESCRIPTION

Race condition in gzip 1.2.4, 1.3.3, and earlier, when decompressing a gzipped file, allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by gzip after the decompression is complete. ------------ This vulnerability information is a summary of multiple vulnerabilities released at the same time. Please note that the contents of vulnerability information other than the title are included. ------------ GNU zip (gzip) Is a utility that compresses and decompresses files. grep Run zgrep Or unzip the compressed file gunzip Each tool is packaged. Gzip 1.2.4 Previously, there were several security issues: 1) gzip 1.2.4 Included before zgrep There is a problem that does not properly sanitize arguments. (CAN-2005-0758) Details are currently unknown, but local attackers who exploit this issue zgrep An arbitrary command may be executed by passing an intentional file name to. 3) gzip 1.2.4 Included before gunzip Is -N When decompressing a compressed file with a flag, there is a problem that the validity of the file name is not properly checked. (CAN-2005-1228) A remote attacker who exploits this issue ".." Send a compressed file that is a compressed file containing an intentional character string to the target user gzip Inducing a directory traversal attack by inducing unpacking with.Please refer to the “Overview” for the impact of this vulnerability. The gzip utility is reported prone to a security weakness; the issue occurs only when an archive is extracted into a world- or group-writeable directory. This weakness is reported to affect gzip 1.2.4, 1.3.3, and previous versions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a new IT Security job? Vacant positions at Secunia: http://secunia.com/secunia_vacancies/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: gzip Directory Traversal Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA15047 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/15047/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: System access WHERE: >From remote SOFTWARE: gzip 1.x http://secunia.com/product/4220/ DESCRIPTION: Ulf H\xe4rnhammar has reported a vulnerability in gzip, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. This makes it possible to have a file extracted to an arbitrary location outside the current directory via directory traversal attacks. The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.2.4, 1.2.4a, 1.3.3, 1.3.4 and 1.3.5. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Do not extract untrusted ".gz" files with the "-N" flag. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Ulf H\xe4rnhammar ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200505-05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: gzip: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: May 09, 2005 Bugs: #89946, #90626 ID: 200505-05 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======== gzip contains multiple vulnerabilities potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The zgrep utility improperly sanitizes arguments, which may come from an untrusted source (CAN-2005-0758). Impact ====== These vulnerabilities could allow arbitrary command execution, changing the permissions of arbitrary files, and installation of files to an aribitrary location in the filesystem. Workaround ========== There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========== All gzip users should upgrade to the latest stable version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-arch/gzip-1.3.5-r6" References ========== [ 1 ] CAN-2005-0758 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-0758 [ 2 ] CAN-2005-0988 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-0988 [ 3 ] CAN-2005-1228 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-1228 Availability ============ This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-05.xml Concerns? ========= Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at http://bugs.gentoo.org. License ======= Copyright 2005 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0

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local

TYPE

competitive condition

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CREDITS

Dino Dai Zovi ddaizovi@atstake.com Tom Ferris tommy@security-protocols.com Neil ArchibaldRob MiddletonGael DelalleauJesse Ruderman jruderman@gmail.com

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