esearch eupdatedb symlink attack
| esearch-eupdatedb-symlink (16584) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
esearch creates the esearchdb.py.tmp temporary file insecurely. A local attacker could create a symbolic link from this file to an arbitrary file, which could allow the attacker to create files on the system.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of esearch (0.6.2 or later), as listed in GLSA 200407-01. See References.
References:
- BID-10644: Esearch eupdatedb Symbolic Link Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0655: eupdatedb in esearch 0.6.1 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the esearchdb.py.tmp temporary file.
- GLSA-200407-01: Esearch: Insecure temp file handling
Platforms Affected:
- David Peter esearch prior to 0.6.2
- Gentoo Linux
Reported:
Jul 01, 2004
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