41152 : PatchLink Update Client for Unix logtrimmer /tmp/patchlink.tmp Symlink Arbitrary File Truncation
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2008-01-25

Description

Patchlink contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system. The issue is due to the script creating temporary files insecurely. It is possible for a local attacker to use a symlink attack to cause the program to unexpectedly write to, or overwrite an attacker specified file.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Race Condition
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

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

Products

Novell, Inc.	ZPM Update Agent for Linux/Unix/Mac	6.4102
		6.3450
		6.2094

References

Security Tracker: 1019272
CVE ID: 2008-0525 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 28657 28665
ISS X-Force ID: 39956
Related OSVDB ID: 41153
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-01/0377.html
Vendor URL: http://lumension.com/patch-management.jsp?rpLangCode=1&rpMenuId=118443
Other Advisory URL: http://vapid.dhs.org/advisories/irix_midikeys_local_root_vulnerability.txt
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/18/3908994_f.SAL_Public.html

Credit

Larry W. Cashdollar - Vapid Labs

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2008-02-01 | Disagree?

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