CVE-2007-0476: Medium severity Gentoo Linux vulnerability

Published Jan 25, 2007

Updated

The gencert.sh script, when installing OpenLDAP before 2.1.30-r10, 2.2.x before 2.2.28-r7, and 2.3.x before 2.3.30-r2 as an ebuild in Gentoo Linux, does not create temporary directories in /tmp securely during emerge, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Gentoo Linux=2.1.30-r9

Gentoo Linux=2.3.30-r2

Gentoo Linux=2.2.28-r7

Event History

Jan 25, 2007

CVE Published

12:28 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0476?

CVE-2007-0476 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for local file overwrites via symlink attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0476?

To fix CVE-2007-0476, upgrade OpenLDAP to a version later than 2.1.30-r10, 2.2.28-r7, or 2.3.30-r2.

What versions are affected by CVE-2007-0476?

CVE-2007-0476 affects OpenLDAP versions prior to 2.1.30-r10, 2.2.x before 2.2.28-r7, and 2.3.x before 2.3.30-r2.

Can CVE-2007-0476 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2007-0476 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

What is a symlink attack in relation to CVE-2007-0476?

A symlink attack in the context of CVE-2007-0476 allows local users to create symbolic links in temporary directories that can overwriting sensitive files.