vdr dvdapi.c file allows attacker to overwrite files
| vdr-dvdapi-file-overwrite (19066) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
vdr creates files insecurely. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest version of vdr (1.0.0-1woody2 or later), as listed in DSA-656-1. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2005-01-42 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- vdr Web site: Video Disk Recorder.
- BID-12356: VDR Daemon Unspecified Remote File Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-0071: vdr before 1.2.6 does not securely create files, which allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
- DSA-656: vdr -- insecure file access
- GLSA-200501-42: VDR: Arbitrary file overwriting issue
- SA13930: VDR Insecure File Access Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- Gentoo Linux
- VDR Open Source Project vdr 1.0.0
Reported:
Jan 25, 2005
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