Redis Insecure Temporary File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:57332

Info

Redis Insecure Temporary File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57332
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-0178
CVE-2013-0180
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 12 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 12 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Michael Scherer
Vulnerable: Citrusbyte Redis 2.6
Citrusbyte Redis 2.4
Not Vulnerable: Citrusbyte Redis 2.6.8

Discussion

Redis Insecure Temporary File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Redis is prone to an insecure temporary file-handling vulnerability.

Successfully mounting a symlink attack may allow the attacker to overwrite sensitive files with elevated privileges.

Redis 2.4 and 2.6 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Redis Insecure Temporary File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available commands to launch attacks.

Solution / Fix

Redis Insecure Temporary File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the reference for more details.

References

Redis Insecure Temporary File Handling Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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