68856 : OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) openibd Temporary File Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2010-10-21

Description

OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) contains a flaw related to the 'openibd' script insecurely using temporary files. This may allow a local attacker to use a symlink attack on '/tmp/ib_set_node_desc.sh' to overwrite arbitrary files.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Dale Talcott has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.

Products

OpenFabrics Alliance

OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution

1.5.2

References

CVE ID: 2010-1693 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 41937
Bugtraq ID: 44332
ISS X-Force ID: 62753
Mail List Post: http://lists.openfabrics.org/pipermail/ewg/2010-October/015886.html
Other Advisory URL: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/22/1

Credit

Dale Talcott - NASA Ames

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 3.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2010-10-27 | Disagree? | There are 1 more: View All

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