GSAMBAD populate_conns function symlink
| gsambad-populateconns-symlink (35401) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
GSAMBAD could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. The populate_conns function in src/populate_conns.c deletes temporary files insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 4.0
- Gadmintools, GSAMBAD 0.1.4
Remedy:
For Debian/GNU Linux:
Refer to DSA-1327 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- GSAMBAD Web site, Gadmintools - GSAMBAD at http://85.214.17.244/gadmintools/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=30.
- BID-24717: GSAMBAD Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-2838: The populate_conns function in src/populate_conns.c in GSAMBAD 0.1.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gsambadtmp temporary file.
- DSA-1327: gsambad -- insecure temporary files
- SA25909: GSAMBAD "populate_conns()" Insecure Temporary Files
Reported:
Jul 01, 2007
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