Description
eroaster before 2.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file that is used as a lockfile.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | eroaster | 2.1.0.0.3-2woody1 | DSA-366 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-366 eroaster - insecure temporary file Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-366 vendor-advisory
- 20030902 GLSA: eroaster (200309-04) mailing-list
- MDKSA-2003:083 vendor-advisory