15487 : gzip Race Condition Arbitrary File Permission Modification
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure

Apr 04, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

SCOSA-2005.49

Description

gzip contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an attacker has write access to a directory in which a targeted user is using gzip to decompress a file, and will gain the ability to modify the permissions on any file owned by the targeted user. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

See vendor-specific advisory for fix information.

Products

Jean-loup Gailly
Watch-list
gzip
Watch-list
1.2.4
1.3.3

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Tools & Filters

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18231 18308 18469 18673 18960 20504 22421

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  • Imran Ghory - imranghoryBrand New Doo Doogmail.com -

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