GNOME Workstation Command Center Gwcc_out.TXT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:14857

Info

GNOME Workstation Command Center Gwcc_out.TXT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14857
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 16 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 16 2005 12:00AM
Credit: D1g1t4lLeech and [email protected] are credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: GNOME Workstation Command Center 0.9.8
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNOME Workstation Command Center Gwcc_out.TXT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

GNOME Workstation Command Center creates temporary files in an insecure manner.

A local attacker would most likely take advantage of this vulnerability by creating a malicious symbolic link in a directory where the temporary files will be created.

Exploitation would most likely result in loss of data or a denial of service if critical files are overwritten in the attack. Other attacks may also be possible.

GNOME Workstation Command Center version 0.98 is reported to be vulnerable. Other earlier versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

GNOME Workstation Command Center Gwcc_out.TXT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

GNOME Workstation Command Center Gwcc_out.TXT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

GNOME Workstation Command Center Gwcc_out.TXT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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