---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Xfig Insecure Temporary Files SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA35320 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/35320/ DESCRIPTION: Some security issues have been reported in Xfig, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges. The security issues are caused due to the insecure handling of temporary files in f_readeps.c, f_readgif.c, f_readppm.c, f_readtif.c, u_print.c, w_print.c, and w_srchrepl.c, which can be exploited via symlink attacks to e.g. overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the user running the program. SOLUTION: Update to version 3.2.5b. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Information provided by Nico Golde. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------