15725 : cpio Race Condition Arbitrary File Permission Modification
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Disclosure
Apr 20, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 cpio contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to modify permissions of arbitrary files. The issue is triggered via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary file permission modification resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products
GNU
Watch-list
cpio
Watch-list
 1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.4.2
2.5
2.5.90
2.6

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