Description
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
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 | as31 | 2.3.1-5 | — |
| Debian 13 | as31 | 2.3.1-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | as31 | 2.3.1-5 | — |
References
- [oss-security] 20120705 Three CVE requests: at-spi2-atk, as31, naxsi mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20120124 Re: CVE requests: Suhosin extension / as31 mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20120124 CVE requests: Suhosin extension / as31 mailing-list
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
- [oss-security] 20120831 Re: Three CVE requests: at-spi2-atk, as31, naxsi mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20120706 Re: Three CVE requests: at-spi2-atk, as31, naxsi mailing-list