usb_modeswitch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:51595
Info
usb_modeswitch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 51595 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Jan 20 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 20 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | srm |
| Vulnerable: |
Draisberghof USB_ModeSwitch 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
usb_modeswitch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
usb_modeswitch 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.
usb_modeswitch 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.
Exploit / POC
usb_modeswitch 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
usb_modeswitch 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
usb_modeswitch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- USB_ModeSwitch Homepage (Draisberghof)