Parallel::ForkManager Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:50537
Info
Parallel::ForkManager Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 50537 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2011-4115 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Nov 04 2011 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Oct 17 2013 10:45AM |
| Credit: | John Lightsey |
| Vulnerable: |
Gentoo Linux CPAN Parallel::ForkManager 0.7.6 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Parallel::ForkManager Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Parallel::ForkManager is prone to a vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks.
Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to corrupt sensitive files or gain access to sensitive information. Other attacks may also be possible.
Parallel::ForkManager 0.7.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Parallel::ForkManager is prone to a vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks.
Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to corrupt sensitive files or gain access to sensitive information. Other attacks may also be possible.
Parallel::ForkManager 0.7.6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Parallel::ForkManager Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.
An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.
Solution / Fix
Parallel::ForkManager 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
Parallel::ForkManager Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Bug #68298 for Parallel-ForkManager: Insecure /tmp file handling (John Lightsey)
- Parallel::ForkManager Homepage (CPAN)