The make_temporary_filename function in perltidy 20120701-1 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack, related to use of the tmpnam function.
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perltidy | Perltidy_project | * | 2012-07-01-1 (including) |
| Perltidy | Ubuntu | lucid | * |
| Perltidy | Ubuntu | precise | * |
| Perltidy | Ubuntu | quantal | * |
| Perltidy | Ubuntu | saucy | * |
| Perltidy | Ubuntu | trusty | * |
| Perltidy | Ubuntu | upstream | * |
Access control involves the use of several protection mechanisms such as:
When any mechanism is not applied or otherwise fails, attackers can compromise the security of the product by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. There are two distinct behaviors that can introduce access control weaknesses: