Vulnerability Description
zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian squeeze deletes temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted .pdf.gz file name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Glyphandcog | Xpdf | < 3.02-19 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2902?
CVE-2011-2902 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian squeeze deletes temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary fil...
How severe is CVE-2011-2902?
CVE-2011-2902 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2902?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Glyphandcog Xpdf, Debian Debian Linux.