Description
squid 2.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack in some configurations.
Product(s):
- Immunix 7.0 Beta
- National Science Foundation Squid Web Proxy 2.3 Stable4
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 6.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.1
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 7.2
- Red Hat Linux 7.0
- Trustix Secure Linux 1.1
- Trustix Secure Linux 1.2
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0142, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0142 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.