5642 : Exuberant Ctags Insecure Temporary File Creation
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Last Modified
7 months ago

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100%

Disclosure
Apr 15, 2001

Discovery
Apr 15, 2001

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A local race condition exists in Exuberant Ctags. The software fails to properly set file permissions on temporary files. It may be possible for an attacker to use a symbolic link to the temporary file to overwrite any file on the system which could result in loss of integrity and/or availability.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 3.2.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Darren Hiebert
Watch-list
Exuberant Ctags
Watch-list
 1.x
2.x
3.0.x
3.1.x
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3

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