Title: Slackware pkgtool temporary file Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
pkgtool creates the file /tmp/reply insecurely and follows symbolic
links. An attacker can create a symbolic link from /tmp/reply to any file
and wait for root to run the program. This will clober the target file.
The file created has permissions -rw-rw-rw-.
Affected Products:
- Slackware Linux 3.4.0
Juniper Networks provides this content via a wide variety of sources and production methods. If notified of errors or omissions in the content of this page, Juniper Networks, at its discretion, will modify or remove the page or leave the content as is, depending on various factors including but not limited to the reputation and authority of the party providing the notification. Please use the contact information displayed elsewhere on this page to report any errors or omissions regarding the content on this page.
