Title: KDE KDM Login Sesson Type Symlink Arbitrary File Read
Info
Disclosure
Jun 14, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Jun 14, 2006
Solution
Unknown
Description
KDM contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to read any files on the system. The issue is due to the 'ReadDmrc()' function reading temporary files insecurely. It is possible for a user to use a symlink style attack to read arbitrary files, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Race Condition
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Available
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, KDE Project has released a patch to address this vulnerability.