Gajim CVE-2012-2093 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:53017
CVE-2012-2093 |Info
Gajim CVE-2012-2093 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 53017 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-2093 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Apr 11 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 13 2015 09:33PM |
| Credit: | Nico Golde |
| Vulnerable: |
Gentoo Linux Gajim Gajim 0 Debian Linux 6.0 sparc Debian Linux 6.0 s/390 Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc Debian Linux 6.0 mips Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 6.0 arm Debian Linux 6.0 amd64 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Gajim CVE-2012-2093 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Gajim 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.
Gajim 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
Gajim CVE-2012-2093 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
Gajim CVE-2012-2093 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.
References
Gajim CVE-2012-2093 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
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