CVE-2016-9595

katello-debug: Possible symlink attacks due to use of predictable file names

Published Jul 27, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10399 A flaw was found in katello-debug before 3.4.0 where certain scripts and log files used insecure temporary files. A local user could exploit this flaw to conduct a symbolic-link attack, allowing them to overwrite the contents of arbitrary files.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:59 AM
Reserved
Nov 23, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 27, 2018, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 21, 2016, 12:00 AM