Legato nsrd daemon creates "logs" directory with insecure permissions
| legato-nsrd-log-permissions (7897) |  Low Risk |
Description:
The nsrd daemon in Legato NetWork creates the "log" directory with world-readable permissions. A local attacker could use this vulnerability to view any file in the directory.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Jan 10 2002 5:00PM: Legato Vulnerable.
- BID-3840: Legato NetWorker Insecure Log Permissions Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0113: Legato NetWorker 6.1 stores log files in the /nsr/logs/ directory with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to read sensitive information and possibly gain privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- EMC Legato NetWorker 6.1
Reported:
Jan 10, 2002
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