DGen ROM decompression symlink attack
| dgen-rom-decompression-symlink (16884) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
DGen creates temporary files insecurely during ROM decompression. A local attacker could create a symbolic link from a temporary file to an arbitrary file, which could allow the attacker to create or overwrite files on the system.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BID-10855: DGen Emulator Symbolic Link Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0770: romload.c in DGen Emulator 1.23 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files during decompression of (1) gzip or (2) bzip ROM files.
- SA12214: DGen Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Macintosh
- Joey Dgen
Reported:
Aug 04, 2004
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