F5-K000140953: Race Condition
Libarchive through 3.6.2 can cause directories to have world-writable permissions. The umask() call inside archivewritediskposix.c changes the umask of the whole process for a very short period of time; a race condition with another thread can lead to a permanent umask 0 setting. Such a race condition could lead to implicit directory creation with permissions 0777 (without the sticky bit), which means that any low-privileged local user can delete and rename files inside those directories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of F5-K000140953?
The vulnerability F5-K000140953 is classified as a high severity due to the potential for directories to have world-writable permissions.
How do I fix F5-K000140953?
To mitigate F5-K000140953, apply the recommended patches provided by F5 for the affected version of Traffix SDC.
What software is affected by F5-K000140953?
F5-K000140953 affects F5 Traffix Systems Signaling Delivery Controller version 5.2.0.
What is the cause of F5-K000140953?
F5-K000140953 is caused by a race condition during the umask() call in the Libarchive library which can lead to permanently world-writable directories.
Are there any workarounds for F5-K000140953?
As of now, applying the latest patches from F5 is the primary method of remediation for F5-K000140953.