Graphviz Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:15050

Info

Graphviz Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 15050
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2005-4803
CVE-2005-2965
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 10 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 05 2016 10:21PM
Credit: Javier Fernández-Sanguino Peña discovered this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
Graphviz Graphviz 2.2.1
+ Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
 + Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
 + Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
 + Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
 + Debian Linux 3.1 mips
 + Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
 + Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
 + Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
 + Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
 + Debian Linux 3.1 arm
 + Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
 + Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
 + Debian Linux 3.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0 x86_64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0
Graphviz Graphviz 2.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
Conectiva Linux 10.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Graphviz Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Graphviz creates temporary files in an insecure manner.

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 be possible as well.

Graphviz 2.2.1 is reportedly affected, but other versions may be vulnerable as well.

Exploit / POC

Graphviz Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

There is no exploit required.

Solution / Fix

Graphviz Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:

Please see the referenced advisories for further information.

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]


Conectiva Linux 10.0

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Graphviz Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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