[NEWS] Lotus Domino Bindsock Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability

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Date: 04/30/02 

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  Lotus Domino Bindsock Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
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SUMMARY

Lotus Domino for Solaris is vulnerable to a flaw that allows a local
attacker to create arbitrary files. The problem is due to predictable
temporary file naming. An attacker can use a symbolic link attack and
create writable root-owned files anywhere on a system.

DETAILS

Vulnerable systems:
 * Lotus Domino version 5.0.7 on Sun Solaris

Immune systems:
 * Lotus Domino version 5.0.9a on Sun Solaris

Technical Recommendation:
Upgrade with the latest version available. Lotus Domino version 5.0.9a is
not vulnerable to the issue.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information has been provided by
<mailto:researchteam5@esecurityonline.com> researchteam5.

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