The tmpwatch utility in Red Hat Linux forks a new process for each directory level, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating deeply nested directories in /tmp or /var/tmp/.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tmpwatch | Redhat | 2.2 (including) | 2.2 (including) |
| Tmpwatch | Redhat | 2.5.1 (including) | 2.5.1 (including) |
| Linux | Redhat | 6.1 (including) | 6.1 (including) |
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-080.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/81364
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1664
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5217