CVE-2009-1893
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CVE-2009-1893 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The configtest function in the Red Hat dhcpd init script for DHCP 3.0.1 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file, related to the "dhcpd -t" command.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The configtest function in the Red Hat dhcpd init script for DHCP 3.0.1 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file, related to the "dhcpd -t" command.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 | — |
| Isc | Dhcp | 3.0.1 | Rc1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35831Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1154.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35831Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1154.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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