17036 : UCB Pop Server Arbitrary Privileged File Creation
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6 months ago

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Disclosure
May 06, 1994

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
May 06, 1994

Solution
Unknown

Description

 UCB Pop Server (a.k.a. popper/qpop/qpopper) contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to overwrite or create arbitrary root-owned files on the system. The issue is due to the pop program creating temporary files insecurely. It is possible for a user to use a symlink style attack to manipulate arbitrary files, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.12 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Watch-list
Qpopper
Watch-list
 1.x
2.0
2.1.1

References

Credit
  • Mark Fullmer - mafBrand New Doo Doocob.ohio-state.edu -

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