18595 : Lantonix Secure Console Server listen_fifo_server Symlink Arbitrary Privileged File Overwrite
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Disclosure

Aug 05, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 05, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

Lantronix Secure Console Server contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to modify arbitrary files on the system. Due to insecure permissions set on the /tmp directory, an attacker can exploit a race condition against the creation of the /tmp/listen_fifo_server pipe to modify arbitrary files on the system 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 firmware version 4.4.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Lantronix
Watch-list
Lantronix Secure Console Server
Watch-list
SCS820
SCS1620
SCS3205
SCS4805

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