Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-1962
Xfig, possibly 3.2.5, allows local users to read and write arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) xfig-eps[PID], (2) xfig-pic[PID].pix, (3) xfig-pic[PID].err, (4) xfig-pcx[PID].pix, (5) xfig-xfigrc[PID], (6) xfig[PID], (7) xfig-print[PID], (8) xfig-export[PID].err, (9) xfig-batch[PID], (10) xfig-exp[PID], or (11) xfig-spell.[PID] temporary files, where [PID] is a process ID.
Products affected by CVE-2009-1962
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:ia-32:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:ia-64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:arm:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:hppa:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:m68k:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:mips:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:mipsel:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:powerpc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:amd64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:arm:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:mipsel:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:powerpc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:m68k:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:mips:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:ia-32:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:ia-64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:s\/390:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:armel:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:hppa:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:s\/390:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:xfig:xfig:3.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2009-1962
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
5555
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-1962
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
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CVSS scores for CVE-2009-1962
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-1962
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-1962
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34328
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:244
Mandriva
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49600
Debian Xfig temp symlink CVE-2009-1962 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/6
oss-security - CVE id rquest: xfig insecure tmp files
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