CVS < 1.12.13 Local 'tmp' File Permission Vulnerability

medium Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 3181

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a local flaw in the way that it creates temporary files.

Description

The remote host is running a CVS server that, according to its version number, is vulnerable to a flaw in the way that it creates and protects temporary files. A local user exploiting this flaw may be able to write arbitrary information into critical CVS files.

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.12.13 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 3181

Family: Generic

Published: 8/24/2005

Updated: 3/6/2019

Reference Information

BID: 14648