OSVDB ID: 7358 Title: esearch eupdatedb Insecure Temporary File Creation |
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esearch contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when eupdatedb creates a file in /tmp without first checking for the existence of a link. This flaw may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and/or Availability. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 0.6.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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google.com - Google Information Security Team