Vulnerability Description
The pa_make_secure_dir function in core-util.c in PulseAudio 0.9.10 and 0.9.19 allows local users to change the ownership and permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.esd-##### temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pulseaudio | Pulseaudio | 0.9.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=573615
- http://git.0pointer.de/?p=pulseaudio.git%3Ba=patch%3Bh=d3efa43d85ac132c6a5a416a2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2017
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:124
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1570
- https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/509008
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=573615
- http://git.0pointer.de/?p=pulseaudio.git%3Ba=patch%3Bh=d3efa43d85ac132c6a5a416a2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2017
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:124
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1570
- https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/509008
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1299?
CVE-2009-1299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The pa_make_secure_dir function in core-util.c in PulseAudio 0.9.10 and 0.9.19 allows local users to change the ownership and permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.esd-##### t...
How severe is CVE-2009-1299?
CVE-2009-1299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pulseaudio Pulseaudio.