NTop Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:15242

Info

NTop Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 15242
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 31 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 31 2005 12:00AM
Credit: nnposter is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Luca Deri ntop 3.1
Not Vulnerable: Luca Deri ntop 3.2

Discussion

NTop Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

ntop 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.

Exploit / POC

NTop Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

NTop Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has addressed this issue in ntop version 3.2:


Luca Deri ntop 3.1

References

NTop Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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