CVE-2012-0808

Impact

as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
• http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9