Title: Solaris ps Command Symlink Arbitrary File Overwrite
Info
Disclosure
Aug 14, 1995
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Aug 14, 1995
Solution
Unknown
Description
The ps program in Sun Solaris contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is triggered when the program creates the 'ps_data' file with root permission in the /tmp directory, which is world-writeable. It is possible that the flaw may allow a malicious user to create a symlink from a malicious file, which could be overwritten when the application is executed resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation,
Race Condition
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Sun has released a patch to address this vulnerability.