lio-utils Debug Mode Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	51242
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Jan 03 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 03 2012 12:00AM
Credit:	Aurelien Jarno
Vulnerable:	lio-utils lio-utils 4.1
Not Vulnerable:

lio-utils Debug Mode Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

lio-utils 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.

lio-utils 4.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

lio-utils Debug Mode Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.

lio-utils Debug Mode 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].

lio-utils Debug Mode Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

References:

• lio-utils Homepage (RisingTide Systems)
  
• lio-utils: debug is enabled by default, allowing symlink attacks (Aurelien Jarno)