CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.6
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: it was found that versions of rpm before 4.13.0.2 use temporary files with predictable names when installing an rpm. an attacker with ability to write in a directory where files will be installed could create symbolic links to an arbitrary location and modify content, and possibly permissions to arbitrary files, which could be used for denial of service or possibly privilege escalation.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2017-11-22
Last Modified Date: 2018-11-29
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CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.6
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: it was found that versions of rpm before 4.13.0.2 use temporary files with predictable names when installing an rpm. an attacker with ability to write in a directory where files will be installed could create symbolic links to an arbitrary location and modify content, and possibly permissions to arbitrary files, which could be used for denial of service or possibly privilege escalation.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2017-11-22
Last Modified Date: 2018-11-29
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