Isearch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:57024

Info

Isearch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57024
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 21 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 21 2012 12:00AM
Credit: David Holland
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Isearch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Isearch is prone to an insecure temporary-file-creation vulnerability.

A local attacker could potentially perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.

Exploit / POC

Isearch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Attackers require local interactive access to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

Isearch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

Isearch Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

References:

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