ssmtp ssmtp.log allows symlink attack
| ssmtp-log-symlink (15910) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
ssmtp could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. A local attacker could create a symbolic link to the ssmtp.log temporary file to an arbitrary file on the system, which could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system, with privileges of the ssmtp program.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Sun Apr 18 2004 - 14:12:34 CDT : ssmtp insecure file creation.
- BID-10171: SSMTP Mail Transfer Agent Symbolic Link Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0423: The log_event function in ssmtp 2.50.6 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ssmtp.log temporary log file.
Platforms Affected:
- Anibal Monsalve Salazar ssmtp prior to 2.50.6
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
Reported:
Apr 18, 2004
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