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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200404-04] Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200404-04
(Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat)
There are two vulnerabilities in the way sysstat handles symlinks:
The isag utility, which displays sysstat data in a graphical format,
creates a temporary file in an insecure manner.
Two scripts in the sysstat package, post and trigger, create temporary
files in an insecure manner.
Impact
Both vulnerabilities may allow a possible hacker to overwrite arbitrary files
under the permissions of the user executing any of the affected
utilities.
Workaround
A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised
to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0107
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0108
Solution:
Systat users should upgrade to version 4.2 or later:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=app-admin/sysstat-5.0.2"
# emerge ">=app-admin/sysstat-5.0.2"
Threat Level: Medium
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