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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200611-21] Kile: Incorrect backup file permission Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Kile: Incorrect backup file permission
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200611-21
(Kile: Incorrect backup file permission)
Kile fails to set the same permissions on backup files as on the
original file. This is similar to CVE-2005-1920.
Impact
A kile user may inadvertently grant access to sensitive information.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-1920
Solution:
All Kile users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-editors/kile-1.9.2-r1"
Threat Level: Low
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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