pdfjam creates the (1) pdf90, (2) pdfjoin, and (3) pdfnup files with a predictable name, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
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.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47519 | vdb entry |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/33278 | third party advisory |
| https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459031 | exploit |
| https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00488.html | vendor advisory |
| https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00484.html | vendor advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/19/3 | mailing list exploit |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/34312 | third party advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32931 | vdb entry |