CVE-2015-0233
First published: Fri Jan 16 2015(Updated: )
Kurt Seifried of Red Hat Product Security reports: There are several temporary file creation vulnerabilities: In the file ./389-admin-1.1.36/admserv/newinst/src/AdminServer.pm.in my $secfile_backup_dir = "/tmp/adm-sec-files." . $$; and in the file: ./389-admin-1.1.36/lib/libadmin/httpcon.c char *dbd = "/tmp/http_trace.%d"; The perl code should use mkstemp() and the C code should use mkstemp(). These issues are only locally exploitable and require administrative action in order to exploit.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 389 Directory Server | <=1.1.37 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1183153
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1183154
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1173252
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1183151#c5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1183151
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151954.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0233?
The severity of CVE-2015-0233 is categorized as medium due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0233?
To fix CVE-2015-0233, update to version 1.1.38 or later of the 389 Administration Server software.
What are the main vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2015-0233?
CVE-2015-0233 primarily involves temporary file creation vulnerabilities that can lead to information disclosure.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-0233?
CVE-2015-0233 affects versions of the 389 Administration Server up to and including 1.1.37.
Who reported CVE-2015-0233?
CVE-2015-0233 was reported by Kurt Seifried of Red Hat Product Security.
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