low3.3
CVE-2012-0054
GoLismero symlink attack
Impact
libs/updater.py in GoLismero 0.6.3, and other versions before Git revision 2b3bb43d6867, as used in backtrack and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on GoLismero-controlled files, as demonstrated using Admin/changes.dat.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| pip | golismero | <= 0.6.3 | none recorded |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golismero | Golismero | Version 0.6.3 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- http://code.google.com/p/golismero/source/detail?r=2b3bb43d68676efd687361f7de29380189031ab8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/17/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/17/7
- http://www.osvdb.org/78472
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vwxc-3cfr-37jq
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0054
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/golismero/PYSEC-2012-31.yaml