Security readout for executives and security teams
A local user could abuse genkey.pl in crypto-utils 2.4.1-34 to overwrite files via a symbolic-link issue involving a file named "list" in the working directory. The cited sources do not describe remote exploitation; the main concern is shared systems where untrusted local users can run the tool. Exposure is likely limited to systems with crypto-utils 2.4.1-34 installed and local users able to execute genkey.pl from attacker-influenced directories. Public-facing exposure is not indicated in the supplied sources. Treat this as a targeted local privilege-risk issue, not an internet-wide emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize shared systems, administrative hosts, and environments with untrusted shell users. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for crypto-utils 2.4.1-34 and genkey.pl usage.; Check Red Hat or distribution guidance for corrected crypto-utils packages.; Restrict local access to systems where untrusted users can run genkey.pl..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=849256CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- cryptoutils-genkey-symlink(79016)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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