HtmlHeadLine.sh symlink attack
| htmlheadline-symlink (18737) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
HtmlHeadLine.sh creates temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to create symbolic links from a temporary file to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with user privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.0
- Toshiaki Kanosue, HtmlHeadLine.sh
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest package of htmlheadline (21.8-3 or later), as listed in Debian Security Advisory DSA-622-1. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- BID-12147: HTML Headline Temporary File Symbolic Link Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1181: htmlheadline before 21.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
- DSA-622: htmlheadline -- insecure temporary files
- SECTRACK ID: 1012756: HtmlHeadLine.sh Unsafe Temporary Files May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Reported:
Jan 03, 2005
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