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CVE-2016-9595

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Published: Jul 27, 2018Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.

Affected (3)

Theforeman
1 product
Katello
Redhat
2 products
Satellite
Satellite Capsule
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Katello
Before 3.4.0
Configuration B
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Satellite
Version 6.3
Satellite Capsule
Version 6.3

Related CWEs

CWE-377
Insecure Temporary File
Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.
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 (4)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

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