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Gentoo Linux: GLSA 200611-21 Low: Kile Backup File Permissions Issue

Kile uses default permissions for backup files, potentially leading to information disclosure.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200611-21 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Low Title: Kile: Incorrect backup file permission Date: November 27, 2006 Bugs: #155613 ID: 200611-21 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Kile uses default permissions for backup files, potentially leading to information disclosure. Background ========= Kile is a TeX/LaTeX editor for KDE. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-editors/kile < 1.9.2-r1 > = 1.9.2-r1 Description ========== Kile fails to set the same permissions on backup files as on the original file. This is similar to CVE-2005-1920. Impact ===== A kile user may inadvertently grant access to sensitive information. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All Kile users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =app-editors/kile-1.9.2-r1" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2005-1920 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1920 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200611-21 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Anysecurity concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org/. License ====== Copyright 2006 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Gentoo advisory GLSA 202304-15 concerns Gimp's memory handling vulnerability, which may result in data corruption.. Kile Permissions Issue, Gentoo Security Update, Information Disclosure Fix. . Severity: Low. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Nov 27, 2006 •Low Gentoo