SuSE javarunt symlink attack

suse-javarunt-symlink (13355) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

The javarunt package in SuSE Linux could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating symbolic links to the javarunt file to gain root privileges on the system.

Platforms Affected:

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

File Manipulation

References:

Reported:

Oct 06, 2003

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