GNU a2ps psmandup.in script symlink attack
| gnu-a2ps-psmanupin-symlink (18672) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
GNU a2ps could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. The psmandup.in script creates insecure temporary files. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to create symbolic links from a temporary file to overwrite or create arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- GNU, A2ps 4.13b
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- GNU a2ps Web page, a2ps - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF) at http://www.gnu.org/software/a2ps/#introduction.
- BID-12109: GNU A2PS psmandup.in Script Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability
Reported:
Dec 27, 2004
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