CVE-2011-1144
First published: Thu Mar 03 2011(Updated: )
The installer in PEAR 1.9.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the package.xml file, related to the (1) download_dir, (2) cache_dir, (3) tmp_dir, and (4) pear-build-download directories. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1072.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP PEAR | =0.9 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3.4 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.2.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | <=1.9.2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3.3.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.4.2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.0.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.0 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.5.0 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.90 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.5.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.9.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.4.0-rc2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.4.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3.5 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3.6 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3.3 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.3.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.4.0-rc1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.2.2 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.4.0 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.10 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.6.1 | |
| PHP PEAR | =0.11 | |
| PHP PEAR | =1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/01/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/28/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/01/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/01/8
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/01/9
- http://pear.php.net/bugs/bug.php?id=18056
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/01/4
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65911
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1144?
The severity of CVE-2011-1144 is categorized as a moderate vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to exploit the system through symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1144?
To fix CVE-2011-1144, upgrade to a version of PEAR later than 1.9.2, where the symlink vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the impacts of CVE-2011-1144?
The impacts of CVE-2011-1144 include potential file overwriting by local users, which can lead to unauthorized data modification or system compromise.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1144?
CVE-2011-1144 affects users of PEAR versions 1.9.2 and earlier, particularly those with local system access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1144?
A workaround for CVE-2011-1144 is to restrict local user access to the PEAR installation directories to mitigate the risk of symlink attacks.
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