Vulnerability Description
crontab.c in crontab in FreeBSD and Apple Mac OS X allows local users to (1) determine the existence of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/crontab.XXXXXXXXXX temporary file and (2) perform MD5 checksum comparisons on arbitrary pairs of files via two symlink attacks on /tmp/crontab.XXXXXXXXXX temporary files.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=129891323028897&w=2Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/28/14Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/28/6Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8117
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516716/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46604
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65899
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=129891323028897&w=2Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/28/14Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/28/6Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8117
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516716/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46604
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65899
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1073?
CVE-2011-1073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). crontab.c in crontab in FreeBSD and Apple Mac OS X allows local users to (1) determine the existence of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/crontab.XXXXXXXXXX temporary file and (2) perform...
How severe is CVE-2011-1073?
CVE-2011-1073 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1073?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Freebsd Freebsd.