Vulnerability Description
Web Application Finger Printer (WAFP) 0.01-26c3 uses fixed pathnames under /tmp for temporary files and directories, which (1) allows local users to cause a denial of service (application outage) by creating a file with a pathname that the product expects is available for its own internal use, (2) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on certain files in /tmp, (3) might allow local users to delete arbitrary files and directories via a symlink attack on a directory under /tmp, and (4) might make it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in a directory under /tmp, related to (a) lib/wafp_pidify.rb, (b) utils/generate_wafp_fingerprint.sh, (c) utils/online_update.sh, and (d) utils/extract_from_db.sh.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mytty | Webapplication Finger Printer | 0.01-26c3 |
References
- http://code.google.com/p/webapplicationfingerprinter/issues/detail?id=8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/27/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/28/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39760
- http://code.google.com/p/webapplicationfingerprinter/issues/detail?id=8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/27/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/28/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39760
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1438?
CVE-2010-1438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Web Application Finger Printer (WAFP) 0.01-26c3 uses fixed pathnames under /tmp for temporary files and directories, which (1) allows local users to cause a denial of service (application outage) by c...
How severe is CVE-2010-1438?
CVE-2010-1438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mytty Webapplication Finger Printer.