Debian xmcd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
BID:32288
Info
Debian xmcd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
| Bugtraq ID: | 32288 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-4994 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Aug 24 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Nov 15 2008 06:05AM |
| Credit: | Dmitry E. Oboukhov |
| Vulnerable: |
Debian xmcd 2.6 -19.3 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Debian xmcd 2.6 -21 |
Discussion
Debian xmcd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Debian 'xmcd' creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit these issues 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 xmcd 2.6-19.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Debian 'xmcd' creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit these issues 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 xmcd 2.6-19.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Debian xmcd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
An attacker uses readily available commands to launch attacks.
An attacker uses readily available commands to launch attacks.
Solution / Fix
Debian xmcd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Solution:
Debian has released an updated version. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Debian has released an updated version. Please see the references for more information.
References
Debian xmcd Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
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