MEDIUM · 6.9

CVE-2009-1893

The configtest function in the Red Hat dhcpd init script for DHCP 3.0.1 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temp...

Vulnerability Description

The configtest function in the Red Hat dhcpd init script for DHCP 3.0.1 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file, related to the "dhcpd -t" command.

CVSS Score

6.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux3.0
IscDhcp3.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-1893?

CVE-2009-1893 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The configtest function in the Red Hat dhcpd init script for DHCP 3.0.1 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temp...

How severe is CVE-2009-1893?

CVE-2009-1893 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-2009-1893?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Isc Dhcp.