The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to 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 |
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-0398 | third party advisory |
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/autokey/+bug/538471 | third party advisory exploit |