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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200404-04] Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200404-04] Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat |
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Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200404-04 (Multiple vulnerabilities in sysstat) There are two vulnerabilities in the way sysstat handles symlinks: The isag utility, which displays sysstat data in a graphical format, creates a temporary file in an insecure manner. Two scripts in the sysstat package, post and trigger, create temporary files in an insecure manner. Impact Both vulnerabilities may permit a possible hacker to overwrite arbitrary files under the permissions of the user executing any of the affected utilities. Workaround A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package. References: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0107 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0108 Solution: Systat users should upgrade to version 4.2 or later: # emerge sync # emerge -pv ">=app-admin/sysstat-5.0.2" # emerge ">=app-admin/sysstat-5.0.2" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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