REDHAT-BUG-1088105
First published: Wed Apr 16 2014(Updated: )
Jakub Wilk discovered that clang's scan-build utility insecurely handled temporary files. A local attacker could use this flaw to perform a symbolic link attack against users running the scan-build utility. Original report: <a href="https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817">https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Clang |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=744817
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1088107
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1088108
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/16/2
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-2893
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/144
- http://llvm.org/viewvc/llvm-project/cfe/trunk/tools/scan-build/scan-build?r1=210971&r2=211053&pathrev=211053
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1088105
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1088105?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1088105 is considered medium due to the potential for local attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1088105?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1088105, users should update to the latest patched version of clang that addresses the temporary file handling issue.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1088105?
Users running the scan-build utility in clang are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1088105.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1088105 be exploited remotely?
No, REDHAT-BUG-1088105 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-1088105 enable?
REDHAT-BUG-1088105 enables a symbolic link attack which could be used by local attackers.
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