Netpbm creates insecure temporary files
| netpbm-temp-insecure-file (14874) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The Netpbm utility contains tools that create insecure temporary files. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by overwriting arbitrary files on the system with privileges of the Netpbm user.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, when it becomes available from the Netpbm Web page. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody) containing the netpbm-free package:
Upgrade to the latest version of netpbm-free (9.20-8.4 or later), as listed in DSA-426-1. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody) containing the libnetpbm package:
Upgrade to the latest version of libnetpbm (9.20-8.3 and 9.20-8.4 or later), as listed in DSA-426-1. See References.
For Red Hat Linux containing the netpbm package:
Upgrade to the latest netpbm package, as listed below. Refer to RHSA-2004:031-02 for more information. See References.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v. 2.1), ES (v. 2.1), WS (v. 2.1), and Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 for the Itanium Processor: 9.24-9.AS21.3 or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (v. 3), ES (v. 3), and WS (v. 3): 9.24-11.30.1 or later
For Red Hat Linux:
Upgrade to the latest netpbm package, as listed below. Refer to RHSA-2004:030-01 for more information. See References.
Red Hat Linux 9: 9.24-10.90.1 or later
For Mandrake Linux:
Upgrade to the latest netpbm package, as listed below. Refer to MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2004:011 and MDKSA-2004:011-1 : netpbm for more information. See References.
Mandrake Linux 9.1: 9.24-4.2.91mdk or later
Mandrake Linux 9.2: 9.24-7.2.92mdk or later
Mandrake Linux Multi Network Firewall 8.2: 9.20-2.3.M82mdk or later
Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1: 9.24-4.3.C21mdk or later
Mandrake Linux 10.0: 9.24-8.1.100mdk or later
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of media-libs/netpbm (10.0 or later), as listed in GLSA 200410-02. See References.
For Conectiva Linux:
Upgrade to the latest netpbm package, as listed below. Refer to Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLSA-2004:909 for more information. See References.
Conectiva Linux 9: 9.20-27817U90_1cl or later
Conectiva Linux 10: 3.20-58886U10_1cl or later
For Turbolinux:
Upgrade to the latest netpbm package, as listed below. Refer to Turbolinux Security Advisory TLSA-2005-19 for more information. See References.
Turbolinux 8 Server: 9.25-3or later
Turbolinux 8 Workstation: 9.25-3or later
Turbolinux 7 Server: 9.14-2or later
Turbolinux 7 Workstation: 9.14-2or later
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLSA-2004:909: netpbm.
- SourceForge.net: SourceForge.net: Project Info - Netpbm - graphics tools and converters.
- BID-9442: Netpbm Temporary File Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2003-0924: netpbm 9.25 and earlier does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
- DSA-426: netpbm-free -- insecure temporary files
- GLSA-200410-02: Netpbm: Multiple temporary file issues
- RHSA-2004-030: Updated NetPBM packages fix multiple temporary file vulnerabilities
- RHSA-2004-031: netpbm security update
Platforms Affected:
- Bryan Henderson Netpbm
- Conectiva Linux 10
- Conectiva Linux 9.0
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- Gentoo Linux
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 10.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 9.2
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall 8.2
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 AW
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 WS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 ES
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 AS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 AS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 WS
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 ES
- RedHat Linux 9.0
- RedHat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 Itanium
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 7 Server
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 7 Workstation
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 8 Server
- Turbolinux Turbolinux 8 Workstation
Reported:
Jan 18, 2004
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