CVE-2018-7441: Race Condition
First published: Fri Feb 23 2018(Updated: )
Leptonica through 1.75.3 uses hardcoded /tmp pathnames, which might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or have unspecified other impact by creating files in advance or winning a race condition, as demonstrated by /tmp/junk_split_image.ps in prog/splitimage2pdf.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Leptonica | <=1.75.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7441?
CVE-2018-7441 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local file overwrite and race condition exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7441?
To mitigate CVE-2018-7441, update Leptonica to version 1.75.4 or later, where the hardcoded /tmp pathnames issue is resolved.
What impact can CVE-2018-7441 have on my system?
CVE-2018-7441 may allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or exploit race conditions, resulting in possible application data corruption or local privilege escalation.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-7441?
CVE-2018-7441 affects all versions of Leptonica up to and including 1.75.3 that utilize hardcoded /tmp pathnames.
Is CVE-2018-7441 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2018-7441 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local user access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.
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