GLSA 200611-21: Kile: Incorrect backup file permission
| Severity: | low |
| Title: | Kile: Incorrect backup file permission |
| Date: | 11/27/2006 |
| Bugs: | |
| 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 | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| app-editors/kile | < 1.9.2-r1 | >= 1.9.2-r1 | All supported architectures |
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
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
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. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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