Vulnerability Description
Xscreensaver before 4.15 creates temporary files insecurely in (1) driver/passwd-kerberos.c, (2) driver/xscreensaver-getimage-video, (3) driver/xscreensaver.kss.in, and the (4) vidwhacker and (5) webcollage screensavers, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xscreensaver | Xscreensaver | 4.05_5cl |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060602-01-U.asc
- http://jwz.livejournal.com/310943.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20224
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20456
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20782
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-107.htm
- http://www.novell.com/linux/download/updates/90_i386.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0498.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9125
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1948
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=124968
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=182286
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060602-01-U.asc
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1294?
CVE-2003-1294 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Xscreensaver before 4.15 creates temporary files insecurely in (1) driver/passwd-kerberos.c, (2) driver/xscreensaver-getimage-video, (3) driver/xscreensaver.kss.in, and the (4) vidwhacker and (5) webc...
How severe is CVE-2003-1294?
CVE-2003-1294 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1294?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xscreensaver Xscreensaver.