The vulnerability of the readline.sh component in the socat redirecting utility allows a hacker to overwrite any files in the system.

The vulnerability of the readline.sh utility for socket redirection involves tracking symbolic links in UNIX systems. Exploiting this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to re-write any files in the system...

PT-2024-36396 · Socat +8 · Socat +8

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: socat versions prior to 1.8.0.2 Description: The issue is related to the readline.sh file in socat, which relies on the /tmp/$USER/stderr2 file. This can lead to an arbitrary file overwrite via a predictable /tmp directory. Recommendations: F...