PulseAudio 0.9.10/0.9.19 Core core-util.c pa_make_secure_dir link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PulseAudio 0.9.10/0.9.19 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function pa_make_secure_dir of the file core-util.c of the component Core. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-1299. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PulseAudio 0.9.10/0.9.19. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function pa_make_secure_dir of the file core-util.c of the component Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The pa_make_secure_dir function in core-util.c in PulseAudio 0.9.10 and 0.9.19 allows local users to change the ownership and permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/.esd-##### temporary file.

The weakness was shared 03/18/2010 by Dan Rosenberg (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.edge.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-1299. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72410 (GLSA-201402-10 : PulseAudio: Insecure temporary file usage), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165236 (SUSE Security Update for Multiple Packages (SUSE-SR:2010:007)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (72410), SecurityFocus (BID 38768†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25100†). The entries VDB-47258, VDB-52078, VDB-51975 and VDB-51728 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 72410
Nessus Name: GLSA-201402-10 : PulseAudio: Insecure temporary file usage
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OpenVAS ID: 830996
OpenVAS Name: Mandriva Update for mandriva-release MDVA-2010:124 (mandriva-release)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.edge.launchpad.net
Researcher: Dan Rosenberg
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-1299 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1299
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52224

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SecurityFocus: 38768 - PulseAudio Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 25100 - PulseAudio 0.9.10 - 0.9.19 Local Data Manipulation Vulnerability via Symlink Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/02/2026 17:46
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (61), 02/22/2017 10:40 (10), 09/05/2021 13:54 (4), 09/05/2021 14:00 (1), 05/02/2026 17:46 (15)
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