5612 : Mandrake rpmdrake Insecure Temporary File Handling
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Disclosure

Apr 27, 2001

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Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

rpmdrake contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to overwrite or corrupt files on local file system. The issue is a result of insecure temporary files in the /tmp directory. It is possible that the flaw may allow circumvention of file access permissions 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 1.3-52 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

MandrakeSoft

rpmdrake

1.3

References

Security Tracker: 1001454
CVE ID: 2001-0481 (see also: NVD)
ISS X-Force ID: 6494
Bugtraq ID: 6716
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2001:043

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