CVE-2009-1214: Medium severity GNU Screen vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2009
·
Updated

A security flaw was found in the screen utility in the way it used to create one particular temporary file. An attacker could use this flaw to perform a symlink attack.

References: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/screen/+bug/315993 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=521123

Other sources

GNU screen 4.0.3 creates the /tmp/screen-exchange temporary file with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive session information.

Red Hat

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU Screen=4.0.3

Event History

Jan 11, 2009
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverity
Mar 25, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:28 PM
Affected Software
Apr 1, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1214?

CVE-2009-1214 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1214?

To fix CVE-2009-1214, update GNU Screen to version 4.0.4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1214?

CVE-2009-1214 affects GNU Screen versions prior to 4.0.4.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-1214?

CVE-2009-1214 may allow an attacker to perform a symlink attack.

5

Is CVE-2009-1214 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2009-1214 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires local access to exploit.

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