Description
A rule file in module-assistant before 0.9.10 causes a temporary file to be created insecurely, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations.
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 14 | module-assistant | 0.9.10 | — |
| Debian 13 | module-assistant | 0.9.10 | — |
| Debian 12 | module-assistant | 0.9.10 | — |
| Debian 3.1 | module-assistant | 0.9sarge1 | DSA-867-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-867-1 module-assistant - insecure temporary file Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026