Debian FML 'libexec/mead.pl' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:30903
Info
Debian FML 'libexec/mead.pl' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 30903 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-4954 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Aug 24 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 07 2015 05:24PM |
| Credit: | Dmitry E. Oboukhov |
| Vulnerable: |
Debian FML 4.0.3 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Debian FML 'libexec/mead.pl' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Debian FML creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
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.
Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to delete or corrupt sensitive files, which may result in a denial of service. Other attacks may also be possible.
Debian FML 4.0.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Debian FML creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
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.
Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to delete or corrupt sensitive files, which may result in a denial of service. Other attacks may also be possible.
Debian FML 4.0.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Debian FML 'libexec/mead.pl' 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
Debian FML 'libexec/mead.pl' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
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Debian FML 'libexec/mead.pl' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
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