Vulnerability Description
The gencert.sh script, when installing OpenLDAP before 2.1.30-r10, 2.2.x before 2.2.28-r7, and 2.3.x before 2.3.30-r2 as an ebuild in Gentoo Linux, does not create temporary directories in /tmp securely during emerge, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Linux | 2.1.30 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/31617
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23881Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-19.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22195
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0305
- http://osvdb.org/31617
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23881Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-19.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22195
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0305
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0476?
CVE-2007-0476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The gencert.sh script, when installing OpenLDAP before 2.1.30-r10, 2.2.x before 2.2.28-r7, and 2.3.x before 2.3.30-r2 as an ebuild in Gentoo Linux, does not create temporary directories in /tmp secure...
How severe is CVE-2007-0476?
CVE-2007-0476 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Linux.