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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA583] DSA-583-1 lvm10 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-583-1 lvm10
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Trustix developers discovered insecure temporary file creation in a
supplemental script in the lvm10 package that didn't check for
existing temporary directories, allowing local users to overwrite
files via a symlink attack.
For the stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 1.0.4-5woody2.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in
version 1.0.8-8.
We recommend that you upgrade your lvm10 package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-583
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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