OSVDB ID: 12564

Title: LPRng lprng_certs.sh Insecure Temporary File Arbitrary File Overwrite

Info

Disclosure

Dec 23, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

LPRng contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is due to the lprng_certs.sh script creating temporary files insecurely, which can be exploited via symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the user running the vulnerable script. 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

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

Products

LPRng.com

LPRng

3.8.28

References

Credit

  • Javier Fernandez-Sanguino Pena - jfsBrand New Doo Doocomputer.org -


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