CVE-2007-4129
First published: Sat Aug 11 2007(Updated: )
CoolKey 1.1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in the /tmp/.pk11ipc1/ directory.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/coolkey | <0:1.1.0-5.el5 | 0:1.1.0-5.el5 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Fedora | =1.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=251774
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0631.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27591
- http://osvdb.org/40435
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38330
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11413
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=161102&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=161102&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-4129
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=161324&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=161324&action=edit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0631.html
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-4129 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-4129
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0631
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2007-4129.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4129?
CVE-2007-4129 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4129?
To fix CVE-2007-4129, update CoolKey to a version newer than 1.1.0 or apply any available security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4129?
CVE-2007-4129 affects local users on systems running CoolKey version 1.1.0.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4129?
CVE-2007-4129 allows local users to conduct symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files.
When was CVE-2007-4129 disclosed?
CVE-2007-4129 was disclosed in 2007.
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