12681 : HtmlHeadLine.sh Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2005-01-03

Description

HtmlHeadLine.sh contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is triggered when temp files are created insecurely. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary files to be overwritten resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Toshiaki Kanosue	HtmlHeadLine.sh	32.9
		33.8

References

Security Tracker: 1012756
Secunia Advisory ID: 13714 13715
CVE ID: 2004-1181 (see also: NVD)
Vendor URL: http://kano.technolust.cx/hhl/
Other Advisory URL: http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-622
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-622

Tools & Filters

	16087

Credit

Javier Fernandez-Sanguino Pena - jfscomputer.org -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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