Description
The faxrunq and faxrunqd in the mgetty package allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack which creates a symlink in from /var/spool/fax/outgoing/.last_run to the target file.
Products
- Gert Doering Mgetty 1.1.19
- Gert Doering mgetty 1.1.20
- Gert Doering mgetty 1.1.21
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0691, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0691 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References