GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:29215
Info
GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 29215 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-0167 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | May 14 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 15 2008 05:05PM |
| Credit: | Stephen Gran and Mark Hymers |
| Vulnerable: |
GForge GForge 4.5.14 Debian Linux 4.0 sparc Debian Linux 4.0 s/390 Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel Debian Linux 4.0 mips Debian Linux 4.0 m68k Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 4.0 hppa Debian Linux 4.0 arm Debian Linux 4.0 amd64 Debian Linux 4.0 alpha Debian Linux 4.0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
GForge creates temporary files in an insecure way.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. This may result in denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are also possible.
GForge creates temporary files in an insecure way.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. This may result in denial-of-service conditions; other attacks are also possible.
Exploit / POC
GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
An attacker uses readily available commands to exploit this issue.
An attacker uses readily available commands to exploit this issue.
Solution / Fix
GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Solution:
Fixes are available. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.
Solution:
Fixes are available. Please see the referenced advisory for more information.