Bug 1460137 (CVE-2017-8108)

Summary:	CVE-2017-8108 lynis: Possible symlink attack on temporary file
Product:	[Other] Security Response	Reporter:	Adam Mariš <amaris>
Component:	vulnerability	Assignee:	Red Hat Product Security <security-response-team>
Status:	CLOSED CURRENTRELEASE	QA Contact:
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Version:	unspecified	CC:	athmanem, i
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Description Adam Mariš 2017-06-09 08:26:25 UTC

Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

External References:

https://cisofy.com/security/cve/cve-2017-8108/