PT-2006-2295
CVE-2006-1279
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Published
2006-03-19
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Updated
2017-07-20
Description by
CVSS 2.0
5.0
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
CGI::Session version 4.03-1
Description
The issue allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by certain drivers. This can be achieved through drivers such as Driver::File, Driver::db file, and possibly Driver::sqlite.
Recommendations
For CGI::Session version 4.03-1, consider updating to a newer version that addresses this issue, as no specific workaround is provided for this version. As a temporary mitigation measure, restrict access to temporary files used by the affected drivers to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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