Openswan Multiple PID Files Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

BID:47958

Info

Openswan Multiple PID Files Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47958
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-2147
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 10 2011 12:00AM
Updated: May 10 2011 12:00AM
Credit: helpermn
Vulnerable: Openswan Openswan 2.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Openswan Multiple PID Files Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Openswan is prone to an insecure-file-permissions vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to terminate other processes and deny service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Openswan Multiple PID Files Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit the issue using readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

Openswan Multiple PID Files Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

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