CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.4
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: the distcheck rule in dist-check.mk in gnu coreutils 5.2.1 through 8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a file in a directory tree under /tmp.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2009-12-11
Last Modified Date: 2017-08-17