gforge 3.1 and 4.5.14 allows local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3773 | vdb entry |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38329 | vdb entry |
http://secunia.com/advisories/27586 | third party advisory |
http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1402 | vendor advisory |
http://osvdb.org/42117 | vdb entry |
http://secunia.com/advisories/27549 | third party advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26373 | vdb entry |