Description
The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Product(s):
- LVM Logical Volume Management Utilities 1.0.1
- LVM Logical Volume Management Utilities 1.0.4
- LVM Logical Volume Management Utilities 1.0.7
- LVM Logical Volume Management Utilities 1.0.8
- Gentoo Linux
- Gentoo Linux 1.2
- Gentoo Linux 1.4
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 -
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc1
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc2
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc3
- Gentoo Linux 2.1.30 r9
- Gentoo Linux 2.2.28 r7
- Gentoo Linux 2.3.30 r2
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-0972, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-0972 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.