Debian 'at-spi2-atk' CVE-2012-3378 Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

BID:55360

Info

Debian 'at-spi2-atk' CVE-2012-3378 Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 55360
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-3378
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 18 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 18 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Julien Cristau
Vulnerable: Debian at-spi2-atk 2.5.2-1
Debian at-spi2-atk 2.0.2-1
Debian at-spi2-atk 1.91.90
Not Vulnerable: Debian at-spi2-atk 2.5.3

Discussion

Debian 'at-spi2-atk' CVE-2012-3378 Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

Debian 'at-spi2-atk' is prone to a vulnerability because it handles temporary files in an insecure manner.

Local attackers may be able to perform symbolic-link attacks to overwrite arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.

at-spi2-atk versions 2.5.2-1, 2.0.2-1, and 1.91.90 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Debian 'at-spi2-atk' CVE-2012-3378 Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

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

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