6291 : Man2html Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Aug 03, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 03, 1999

Solution

Unknown

Description

Man2Html contains a flaw that may allow a local attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. By creating a symbolic link in the /tmp directory pointing to an arbitrary file, a local attacker can overwrite the file and elevate privilege. This flaw may lead to a loss of availability and integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Earl Hood

man2html

2.1

References

ISS X-Force ID: 11198
CVE ID: 1999-1565 (see also: NVD)
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/1999-q3/0538.html
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://www.oac.uci.edu/indiv/ehood/man2html.html

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