Vulnerability Description
The (1) tramp-make-temp-file and (2) tramp-make-tramp-temp-file functions in Tramp 2.1.10 extension for Emacs, and possibly earlier 2.1.x versions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Tramp | 2.1.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194713
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2007-10/msg00132.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2007-10/msg00158.html
- http://osvdb.org/41752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27244
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27343
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-22.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26072
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194713
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2007-10/msg00132.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2007-10/msg00158.html
- http://osvdb.org/41752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27244
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27343
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-22.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5377?
CVE-2007-5377 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) tramp-make-temp-file and (2) tramp-make-tramp-temp-file functions in Tramp 2.1.10 extension for Emacs, and possibly earlier 2.1.x versions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5377?
CVE-2007-5377 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-2007-5377?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Tramp.