CVE-2013-4136: Utils.cpp Temporary Directory Creation Symlink Local Privilege Escalation

September 30, 2013 (updated October 10, 2013)

This package contains a flaw as the program creates temporary directories insecurely. It is possible for a local attacker to use a symlink attack against the Utils.cpp file to allow the attacker to gain elevated privileges.

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