1.2 CVE-2013-6891

Exploit Path Traversal Patch

lppasswd in CUPS before 1.7.1, when running with setuid privileges, allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via a modified HOME environment variable and a symlink attack involving .cups/client.conf.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6891

Categories

CWE-59 : Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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. Some people use the phrase "insecure temporary file" when referring to a link following weakness, but other weaknesses can produce insecure temporary files without any symlink involvement at all. "Zip slip" is an attack that uses file archives (e.g., ZIP, tar, rar, etc.) that contain filenames with path traversal sequences that cause the files to be written outside of the directory under which the archive is expected to be extracted [REF-1282]. It is most commonly used for relative path traversal (CWE-23) and link following (CWE-59). Some versions of Perl follow symbolic links when running with the -e option, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack. Text editor follows symbolic links when creating a rescue copy during an abnormal exit, which allows local users to overwrite the files of other users. Antivirus update allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a logfile. Symlink attack allows local users to overwrite files. Window manager does not properly handle when certain symbolic links point to "stale" locations, which could allow local users to create or truncate arbitrary files. Second-order symlink vulnerabilities Second-order symlink vulnerabilities Symlink in Python program Setuid product allows file reading by replacing a file being edited with a symlink to the targeted file, leaking the result in error messages when parsing fails. Signal causes a dump that follows symlinks. Hard link attack, file overwrite; interesting because program checks against soft links Hard link and possibly symbolic link following vulnerabilities in embedded operating system allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files. Server creates hard links and unlinks files as root, which allows local users to gain privileges by deleting and overwriting arbitrary files. Operating system allows local users to conduct a denial of service by creating a hard link from a device special file to a file on an NFS file system. Web hosting manager follows hard links, which allows local users to read or modify arbitrary files. Package listing system allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a hard link attack on the lockfiles. Hard link race condition Mail client allows remote attackers to bypass the user warning for executable attachments such as .exe, .com, and .bat by using a .lnk file that refers to the attachment, aka "Stealth Attachment." FTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file. FTP server allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file. Browser allows remote malicious web sites to overwrite arbitrary files by tricking the user into downloading a .LNK (link) file twice, which overwrites the file that was referenced in the first .LNK file. ".LNK." - .LNK with trailing dot Rootkits can bypass file access restrictions to Windows kernel directories using NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject function to create symbolic link File system allows local attackers to hide file usage activities via a hard link to the target file, which causes the link to be recorded in the audit trail instead of the target file. Web server plugin allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable temporary filenames. A Libcontainer used in Docker Engine allows local users to escape containerization and write to an arbitrary file on the host system via a symlink attack in an image when respawning a container. "Zip Slip" vulnerability in Go-based Open Container Initiative (OCI) registries product allows writing arbitrary files outside intended directory via symbolic links or hard links in a gzipped tarball. "Zip Slip" vulnerability in container management product allows writing arbitrary files outside intended directory via a container image (.tar format) with filenames that are symbolic links that point to other files within the same tar file; however, the files being pointed to can also be symbolic links to destinations outside the intended directory, bypassing the initial check.

References

CONFIRM Patch Exploit

http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0021.html
http://www.cups.org/blog.php?L704
http://www.cups.org/str.php?L4319 Exploit Patch

MANDRIVA

MDVSA-2014:015

SECUNIA

56531 Vendor Advisory

UBUNTU

USN-2082-1

CPE

ProHacktive is continuously improving the CVE entries in Nist to avoid false positives. This CVE has been modified and you will find an in front of each modified CPE.

cpe	start	end
Configuration 1
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7:rc1::::::
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups::::::::		<= 1.7.0
cpe:2.3:a:apple:cups:1.7.1:b1::::::
Configuration 2
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.10:::::::*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.04:::::::*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:13.10:::::::*

REMEDIATION

Patch

Url
http://www.cups.org/str.php?L4319

EXPLOITS

Exploit-db.com

id	description	date
No known exploits

Other (github, ...)

Url
http://www.cups.org/str.php?L4319

CAPEC

Common Attack Pattern Enumerations and Classifications

id	description	severity
132	Symlink Attack An adversary positions a symbolic link in such a manner that the targeted user or application accesses the link's endpoint, assuming that it is accessing a file with the link's name. [Identify Target] Adversary identifies the target application by determining whether there is sufficient check before writing data to a file and creating symlinks to files in different directories. [Try to create symlinks to different files] The adversary then uses a variety of techniques, such as monitoring or guessing to create symlinks to the files accessed by the target application in the directories which are identified in the explore phase. [Target application operates on created symlinks to sensitive files] The adversary is able to create symlinks to sensitive files while the target application is operating on the file.	High
17	Using Malicious Files An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an adversary to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an adversary to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface. [Determine File/Directory Configuration] The adversary looks for misconfigured files or directories on a system that might give executable access to an overly broad group of users. [Upload Malicious Files] If the adversary discovers a directory that has executable permissions, they will attempt to upload a malicious file to execute. [Execute Malicious File] The adversary either executes the uploaded malicious file, or executes an existing file that has been misconfigured to allow executable access to the adversary.	Very High
35	Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files. When the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high.	Very High
76	Manipulating Web Input to File System Calls An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible. [Fingerprinting of the operating system] In order to create a valid file injection, the attacker needs to know what the underlying OS is so that the proper file seperator is used. [Survey the Application to Identify User-controllable Inputs] The attacker surveys the target application to identify all user-controllable inputs, possibly as a valid and authenticated user [Vary inputs, looking for malicious results] Depending on whether the application being exploited is a remote or local one, the attacker crafts the appropriate malicious input containing the path of the targeted file or other file system control syntax to be passed to the application [Manipulate files accessible by the application] The attacker may steal information or directly manipulate files (delete, copy, flush, etc.)	Very High

MITRE

Techniques

id	description
T1027.006	Obfuscated Files or Information: HTML Smuggling
T1027.009	Obfuscated Files or Information: Embedded Payloads
T1547.009	Boot or Logon Autostart Execution:Shortcut Modification
T1564.009	Hide Artifacts: Resource Forking
T1574.005	Hijack Execution Flow: Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness
T1574.010	Hijack Execution Flow: ServicesFile Permissions Weakness
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Mitigations

id	description
T1027.009	On Windows 10, enable Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules to prevent execution of potentially obfuscated scripts.
T1547.009	Limit permissions for who can create symbolic links in Windows to appropriate groups such as Administrators and necessary groups for virtualization. This can be done through GPO: Computer Configuration > [Policies] > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: Create symbolic links.
T1564.009	Configure applications to use the application bundle structure which leverages the <code>/Resources</code> folder location.
T1574.005	Limit privileges of user accounts and groups so that only authorized administrators can interact with service changes and service binary target path locations. Deny execution from user directories such as file download directories and temp directories where able.
T1574.010	Limit privileges of user accounts and groups so that only authorized administrators can interact with service changes and service binary target path locations. Deny execution from user directories such as file download directories and temp directories where able.
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