CVE-2012-0808

Published: Mar 19, 2012Modified: Apr 29, 2026

3.6

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 4.9

Source: NVD

Description

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 (1)

Products: Bdale Garbee: As31

Bdale Garbee

1 product

As31

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Bdale Garbee As31	Version 2.3.1-4

Related CWEs

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (12)

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9

Source: secalert@redhat.com

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496