Description
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 3.6/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 19, 2012
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified