Docvert 'test-pipe-to-pyodconverter' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:32418
Info
Docvert 'test-pipe-to-pyodconverter' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 32418 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-5147 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Aug 18 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Nov 24 2008 05:43PM |
| Credit: | Dmitry E. Oboukhov |
| Vulnerable: |
Matthew Holloway Docvert 3.4 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
Docvert 'test-pipe-to-pyodconverter' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Docvert creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could 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.
Docvert 3.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Docvert creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could 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.
Docvert 3.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Docvert 'test-pipe-to-pyodconverter' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
An attacker uses readily available commands to launch attacks.
An attacker uses readily available commands to launch attacks.
Solution / Fix
Docvert 'test-pipe-to-pyodconverter' 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].
References
Docvert 'test-pipe-to-pyodconverter' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Docvert Homepage (Matthew Holloway)
- Insecure tmp files in Debian packages (Dmitry E. Oboukhov)