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CVE-2016-10345: Predictable tmp File Path Vulnerability

April 18, 2017 (updated April 24, 2017)

A known /tmp filename is used during passenger-install-nginx-module execution, which can allow local attackers to gain the privileges of the passenger user.

References

  • blog.phusion.nl/2017/01/10/passenger-5-1-1/

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Affected versions

All versions before 5.1.0

Fixed versions

  • 5.1.0

Solution

Upgrade to version 5.1.0 or above.

Impact 7.8 HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-264

Source file

gem/passenger/CVE-2016-10345.yml

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