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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Isc | Dhcp | 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35831Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022554
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1154.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35670
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=510024
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51718
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35831Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022554
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1154.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35670
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=510024
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51718
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
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.