Description
The (1) check_update.sh and (2) rkhunter script in Rootkit Hunter before 1.2.3-r1 create temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Product(s):
- Gentoo Rootkit Hunter 1.2.1
- Gentoo Rootkit Hunter 1.2.2
- Gentoo Rootkit Hunter 1.2.3
- Gentoo Rootkit Hunter 1.2
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-1270, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-1270 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.