Vulnerability Description
cp, when running with an option to preserve symlinks on multiple OSes, allows local, user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using crafted directories containing multiple source files that are copied to the same destination.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/43228
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=356471
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2023
- http://osvdb.org/43228
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=356471
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2023
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4998?
CVE-2007-4998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). cp, when running with an option to preserve symlinks on multiple OSes, allows local, user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack using crafted directories containing mult...
How severe is CVE-2007-4998?
CVE-2007-4998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.