Vulnerability Description
lib/Locale/Po4a/Po.pm in po4a before 0.32 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gettextization.failed.po temporary file.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Po4A | Po4A | <= 0.31 |
References
- http://alioth.debian.org/frs/shownotes.php?release_id=1019
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=189440
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26492
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26810
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-04.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25402
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=253541
- http://alioth.debian.org/frs/shownotes.php?release_id=1019
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=189440
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26492
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26810
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-04.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25402
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=253541
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4462?
CVE-2007-4462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). lib/Locale/Po4a/Po.pm in po4a before 0.32 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gettextization.failed.po temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2007-4462?
CVE-2007-4462 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Po4A Po4A.