CheckInstall multiple symlink

checkinstall-multiple-symlink (43440) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

CheckInstall could allow a local attacker to launch a symlink attack, caused by an error in the checkinstall and installwatch scripts. Certain directories are created with insecure permissions. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symbolic link from a temporary file to other files on the system, which would allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system with elevated privileges.

Platforms Affected:

  • CheckInstall, CheckInstall 1.6.1

Remedy:

No remedy available as of November 15, 2008.

Consequences:

File Manipulation

References:

Reported:

Jun 26, 2008

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