CVE-2009-1893: Medium severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability

Published Jul 7, 2009
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Updated

Robert Vogelgesang reported that dhcpd init script as used in dhcp packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 does not create temporary files safely inside configtest() function. Temporary file created by the script has predictable name (using script's process id), allowing local attacker to perform a symlink attack. When init script is called with configtest, restart or reload argument, arbitrary file may be overwritten by the output of 'dhcpd -t' (dhcpd.conf syntax check).

Other sources

The configtest function in the Red Hat dhcpd init script for DHCP 3.0.1 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file, related to the "dhcpd -t" command.

Affected Software

16 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc1
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc10
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc11
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc12
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc13
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc14
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc2
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc5
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc6
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc7
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc8
ISC DHCP=3.0.1-rc9

Event History

Jul 7, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 14, 2009
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyWeakness
Jul 17, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
04:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1893?

CVE-2009-1893 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1893?

To fix CVE-2009-1893, users should apply the latest patches released by Red Hat for the affected versions of DHCP.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-1893?

CVE-2009-1893 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and ISC DHCP Server versions 3.0.1, including various release candidates.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2009-1893?

CVE-2009-1893 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to manipulate temporary files.

5

Can CVE-2009-1893 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2009-1893 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users with access to the system.

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