[ GLSA 200812-22 ] Ampache: Insecure temporary file usage

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Ampache: Insecure temporary file usage (GLSA 200812-22)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local
Date: December 23, 2008
Bug(s): #237483
ID: 200812-22

Synopsis


An insecure temporary file usage has been reported in Ampache, allowing for
symlink attacks.


Background


Ampache is a PHP based tool for managing, updating and playing audio
files via a web interface.


Affected Packages

Package: www-apps/ampache
Vulnerable: < 3.4.3
Unaffected: >= 3.4.3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description


Dmitry E. Oboukhov reported an insecure temporary file usage within the
gather-messages.sh script.


Impact


A local attacker could perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary
files with the privileges of the user running the application.


Workaround


There is no known workaround at this time.


Resolution


All Ampache users should upgrade to the latest version: