nCipher Support Software Key Import Temporary File Cleanup Vulnerability

BID:6927

Info

nCipher Support Software Key Import Temporary File Cleanup Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 6927
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 24 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 24 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Vulnerability announced by nCipher.
Vulnerable: nCipher Support Software 6.0
Not Vulnerable: nCipher Support Software 7.0

Discussion

nCipher Support Software Key Import Temporary File Cleanup Vulnerability

It has been reported that nCipher Support Software does not properly handle some temporary files. Due to insecure management and removal of files when a software-based key is imported using the Support Software, an attacker may be able to gain access to key information after the software has been used.

Exploit / POC

nCipher Support Software Key Import Temporary File Cleanup Vulnerability

No exploit is required for this vulnerability.

Solution / Fix

nCipher Support Software Key Import Temporary File Cleanup Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

nCipher Support Software Key Import Temporary File Cleanup Vulnerability

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