OSVDB ID: 18595 Title: Lantonix Secure Console Server listen_fifo_server Symlink Arbitrary Privileged File Overwrite |
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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. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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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. |
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open-security.org - Open Security Group