6068 : Linuxconf Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1998-08-22

Description

linuxconf contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a symlink to a predictable tmpfilename is created, allowing an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files and potentially gain root privileges.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.11r19-1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Red Hat, Inc.

linuxconf

1.11r11-rh3

References

CVE ID: 1999-1328 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 7232
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/1998_3/0612.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/1998_3/0630.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh51-errata-general.html#linuxconf

Credit

Alex Mottram - alexnet-connect.net -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.2
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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