Apache HTTP server check_forensic symlink attack
| apache-checkforensic-symlink (18993) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache HTTP server could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. The check_forensic script creates insecure temporary files. 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.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
For Ubuntu Linux:
Upgrade to the latest apache-utils package (1.3.31-6ubuntu0.4. or later), as listed in USN-65-1 January 19, 2005 for more information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- BID-12308: Apache Utilities Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-1387: The check_forensic script in apache-utils package 1.3.31 allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
- SA13925: Apache check_forensic Script Insecure Temporary File Creation
- USN-65-1: Apache utility script vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Apache HTTP Server 1.3.31
- Canonical Ubuntu 4.10
Reported:
Jan 20, 2005
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