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Avaya OpenSSL "der_chop" Script Insecure Temporary File Creation
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16642
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Release Date:
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2005-08-31
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Privilege escalation
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| OS: | Avaya Converged Communications Server (CCS) 2.x
Avaya S8XXX Media Servers
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2004-0975 (Secunia mirror)
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Description:
Avaya has acknowledged a vulnerability in openssl included in some products, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions on a vulnerable system with escalated privileges.
For more information:
SA12973
Solution:
The vendor is considering an update for a future Major version release.
The vendor recommends that the "der_chop" script should not be used, since it is not part of the normal operating procedure.
Original Advisory:
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-170.pdf
Other References:
SA12973:
http://secunia.com/advisories/12973/
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