ssmtp ssmtp.log allows symlink attack

ssmtp-log-symlink (15910) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium 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:

Platforms Affected:

  • Anibal Monsalve Salazar ssmtp prior to 2.50.6
  • Debian Debian Linux 3.0

Reported:

Apr 18, 2004

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