OSVDB ID: 26511

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.

Products

KDE Project

KDM

3.5.3

References

Credit

  • Ludwig Nussel - ludwig.nusselBrand New Doo Doosuse.de -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218