kexec-tools CVE-2015-0267 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:74622

Info

kexec-tools CVE-2015-0267 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 74622
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2015-0267
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 11 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 15 2015 12:53AM
Credit: Harald Hoyer of Red Hat.
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

kexec-tools CVE-2015-0267 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

kexec-tools is prone to a 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

kexec-tools CVE-2015-0267 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

kexec-tools CVE-2015-0267 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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

References

kexec-tools CVE-2015-0267 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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