OSVDB ID: 75083 Title: PEAR Installer Multiple Directory Temporary File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite |
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Description |
The PEAR Installer contains a flaw as the package.xml file creates temporary files insecurely. It is possible for a local attacker to use a symlink attack against the download_dir, cache_dir, tmp_dir, and pear-build-download directories to cause the program to unexpectedly overwrite an arbitrary file. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Upgrade Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: Vendor Verified |
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It has been reported that this issue has been fixed. Upgrade to version 1.9.2, or higher, to address this vulnerability. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |