OSVDB ID: 8346

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.

Products

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun Solaris

2.4
2.3

References

Credit

  • Scott Chasin - chasincrimelab.com -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/8346