Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

BID:7848

Info

Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 7848
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 08 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 08 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Vulnerability discovery credited to "meme-boi" <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Sun JRE (Linux Production Release) 1.4.1 _02
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

It has been reported that the Java Virtual Machine distributed by Sun does not safely generate temporary files. Because of this, an attacker may be able to launch a symbolic link attack.

Exploit / POC

Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits 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]>.

Solution / Fix

Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File 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

Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

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