Clang 'Scan-Build' Utility Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

BID:66989

Info

Clang 'Scan-Build' Utility Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66989
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-2893
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 16 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 18 2014 03:53AM
Credit: Jakub Wilk
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Clang 'Scan-Build' Utility Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

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

An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files or information disclosure in the context of the affected application.

Clang 3.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Clang 'Scan-Build' Utility Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Clang 'Scan-Build' Utility Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

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

References

Clang 'Scan-Build' Utility Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability

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