Linux rpmdrake temp file symlink
| linux-rpmdrake-temp-file (6494) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Rpmdrake, included with Linux-Mandrake, could allow an attacker to launch a symlink attack. The rpmdrake program creates insecure temporary files in the /tmp directory. An attacker could use this vulnerability to create a symbolic link in the /tmp directory to overwrite or corrupt files on the local file system.
Platforms Affected:
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 8.0
- MandrakeSoft, rpmdrake
Remedy:
For Mandrake Linux 8.0:
Upgrade to the latest version of rpmdrake (1.3-52.1 or later), as listed in MandrakeSoft Security Advisory MDKSA-2001:043 : rpmdrake. See References.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
References:
- BID-6716: Mandrake Linux rpmdrake Insecure Temporary File Handling Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-0481: Vulnerability in rpmdrake in Mandrake Linux 8.0 related to insecure temporary file handling.
- MDKSA-2001:043: Updated rpmdrake package fixes tempory file vulnerability
- OSVDB ID: 5612: Mandrake rpmdrake Insecure Temporary File Handling
Reported:
Apr 27, 2001
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