CVE-2017-7501 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-7501 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 22/11/2017 | CVE Updated: 17/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: redhat | Vendor: Red Hat, Inc. | Product: rpm
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-7501 Description

It was found that versions of rpm before 4.13.0.2 use temporary files with predictable names when installing an RPM. An attacker with ability to write in a directory where files will be installed could create symbolic links to an arbitrary location and modify content, and possibly permissions to arbitrary files, which could be used for denial of service or possibly privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-59
CWE Name: CWE-59
Source: Red Hat, Inc.

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).