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.
References (6)
Core 6
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
Issue Tracking x_refsource_misc
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
Scores
EPSS
0.0035
EPSS Percentile
26.7%
Details
CWE
CWE-59
Status
published
Products (1)
bdale_garbee/as31
2.3.1-4
Published
Mar 19, 2012
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026