CVE-2012-5303

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Monkey HTTP Daemon version 0.9.3

Description The issue allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a PID file. This can be achieved by using a pathname different from the default /var/run/monkey.pid pathname.

Recommendations For Monkey HTTP Daemon version 0.9.3, consider restricting access to the PID file to prevent symlink attacks until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, monitor the system for suspicious activity and adjust file permissions to minimize potential damage.