postfix_groups.pl in Postfix 2.5.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/postfix_groups.stdout, (2) /tmp/postfix_groups.stderr, and (3) /tmp/postfix_groups.message temporary files. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "This is not a real issue ... users would have to edit a script under /usr/lib to enable it.
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21 Nov 2024, 00:52
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References | () http://bugs.debian.org/496401 - | |
References | () http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/postfix - Exploit | |
References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2 - | |
References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770 - | |
References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235811 - |
07 Nov 2023, 02:02
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Summary | postfix_groups.pl in Postfix 2.5.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/postfix_groups.stdout, (2) /tmp/postfix_groups.stderr, and (3) /tmp/postfix_groups.message temporary files. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "This is not a real issue ... users would have to edit a script under /usr/lib to enable it. |
Information
Published : 2008-11-06 15:55
Updated : 2024-11-21 00:52
NVD link : CVE-2008-4977
Mitre link : CVE-2008-4977
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-4977
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Products Affected
postfix
- postfix
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')