xbindkeys-config '/tmp/xbindkeysrc-tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:71868

CVE-2014-9513 |

Info

xbindkeys-config '/tmp/xbindkeysrc-tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71868
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-9513
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 03 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 03 2015 12:00AM
Credit: Steve Kemp
Vulnerable: Debian xbindkeys-config 0.1.3-2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

xbindkeys-config '/tmp/xbindkeysrc-tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

xbindkeys-config is prone to an insecure temporary file-creation vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.

An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.

Exploit / POC

xbindkeys-config '/tmp/xbindkeysrc-tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

xbindkeys-config '/tmp/xbindkeysrc-tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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

References

xbindkeys-config '/tmp/xbindkeysrc-tmp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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