FCheck cronjob insecure temporary file
| fcheck-tmpfile-symlink (25830) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
FCheck for Debian GNU/Linux, and possibly other Linux-based operating systems, could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. FCheck contains a cronjob that creates temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create or overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
For Debian/GNU Linux:
Refer to DSA 1035-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for patch or upgrade information.
References:
- Debian Web site: Debian -- fcheck.
- DSA 1035-1: fcheck -- insecure temporary file.
- BID-17524: FCheck Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-1753: A cron job in fcheck before 2.7.59 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
- DSA-1035: fcheck -- insecure temporary file
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.1
- Michael A. Gumienny FCheck prior to 2.7.59-8
Reported:
Apr 15, 2006
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