GForge unspecified symlink
| gforge-unspecified-symlink (42456) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
GForge could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack. Predictable temporary files are used insecurely. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from the temporary file to other files on the system, which would allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Platforms Affected:
Remedy:
Refer to DSA-1577 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- GForge Web site, GForge Collaborative Development Environment CDE: Welcome at http://gforge.org/.
- BID-29215: GForge Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0167: The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.
- DSA-1577: gforge -- insecure temporary files
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1537: GForge Multiple Script Insecure Temporary Files Vulnerability
- SA30088: GForge Insecure Temporary Files
Reported:
May 14, 2008
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