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 products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
n/a n/a
n/aaffected
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7 ↗
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9 ↗
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3 ↗