Knoppix QT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

BID:8139

Info

Knoppix QT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8139
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jul 08 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 08 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery credited to Hugo "Vázquez" "Caramés".
Vulnerable: Knoppix Knoppix 3.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Knoppix QT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

A problem has been identified in Knoppix that may allow an attacker to exploit the insecure creation of a temporary file. This could result in a denial of service attack, and potentially an elevation of privileges.

Exploit / POC

Solution / Fix

Knoppix QT Insecure Temporary File Creation 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]>.

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Knoppix QT Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability

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