gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a isc_init1.X temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interbase | Borland_software | 4.0 (including) | 4.0 (including) |
| Interbase | Borland_software | 5.0 (including) | 5.0 (including) |
| Interbase | Borland_software | 6.0 (including) | 6.0 (including) |
| Interbase | Borland_software | 6.5 (including) | 6.5 (including) |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10196.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5805
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10196.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5805