OSVDB ID: 20074 Title: YIFF Sound Systems Arbitrary File Access |
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YIFF Sound Systems contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The Yiff server runs as root and does not attempt to check file permissions, which allows a local attacker to play back arbitrary files, resulting in a loss of confidentiality. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue. However, Javier Fernández-Sanguino Peña has released an unofficial Debian-specific patch to address this vulnerability. |
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computer.org -