Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine For Red Hat Linux Insecure Temporary File Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	9662
Class:	Race Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2004-0217
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Feb 16 2004 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 12 2009 03:06AM
Credit:	Discovery is credited to Dr. Peter Bieringer.
Vulnerable:	Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine for Red Hat Linux 4.3 Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine for Red Hat Linux 4.0
Not Vulnerable:

Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine For Red Hat Linux Insecure Temporary File Vulnerabilities

Multiple issues related to insecure creation of temporary files were reported in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine for Red Hat Linux. These issues are exposed during installation and prior to the software being run for the first time. This could potentially allow malicious local users to corrupt files in the context of the user invoking the software, most likely resulting in a denial of service or loss of data.

Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine For Red Hat Linux Insecure Temporary File Vulnerabilities

There is no exploit required.

Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine For Red Hat Linux Insecure Temporary File Vulnerabilities

Solution:
A build update for Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.3 correcting this issue is available. Users can obtain the update through their support channels. An update for Symantec Java LiveUpdate that is strengthened against this issue will be available soon.

An advisory detailing the remediation of this vulnerability is available at:

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2004.03.23.html

Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine For Red Hat Linux Insecure Temporary File Vulnerabilities

References:

• SYM04-006: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine Potential Race Condition Vulnerability (Symantec)
  
• Possible race condition in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine for Red Hat Linux duri ("Dr. Peter Bieringer" )