The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3
22399
01 August 2023
01 August 2023
CLOSED
MEDIUM
NVD score not yet provided
CVE-2014-2524
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Brocade Security Advisory ID |
BSA-2023-1876 |
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Component |
GNU Readline |
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Summary
The _rl_tropen function in util.c in GNU readline before 6.3 patch 3 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/rltrace.[PID] file.
Products Affected
The Brocade G730 switch running with any version of Fabric OS v9.x
Products Confirmed Not Affected
No other Brocade switches or directors are affected by this vulnerability
Brocade SANnav and Brocade ASCG are not affected by this vulneability
Solution
A solution for the G730 switch is provided in Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0
Revision History
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1.0 |
Initial Publication |
August 1, 2023 |
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