xNBD '/tmp/xnbd.log' Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

BID:57784

Info

xNBD '/tmp/xnbd.log' Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57784
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-0265
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 06 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 14 2013 12:21PM
Credit: Sebastian Pipping
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

xNBD '/tmp/xnbd.log' Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

xNBD is prone to a vulnerability because it handles temporary files in an insecure manner.

Local attackers may leverage this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.

Exploit / POC

xNBD '/tmp/xnbd.log' Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

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

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

xNBD '/tmp/xnbd.log' Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

xNBD '/tmp/xnbd.log' Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

References:

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