MEDIUM · 6.0

CVE-2007-3919

(1) xenbaked and (2) xenmon.py in Xen 3.1 and earlier allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/xenq-shm.

Vulnerability Description

(1) xenbaked and (2) xenmon.py in Xen 3.1 and earlier allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/xenq-shm.

CVSS Score

6.0

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DebianDebian Linux4.0
Xensource IncXen3.0.3_0_1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2007-3919?

CVE-2007-3919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). (1) xenbaked and (2) xenmon.py in Xen 3.1 and earlier allow local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/xenq-shm.

How severe is CVE-2007-3919?

CVE-2007-3919 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3919?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Xensource Inc Xen.