Vulnerability Description
vobcopy 0.5.14 allows local users to append data to an arbitrary file, or create an arbitrary new file, via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/vobcopy.bla or (2) /tmp/vobcopy_0.5.14.log temporary file.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
| Vobcopy | Vobcopy | 0.5.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=448319
- http://osvdb.org/41997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27420Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29259
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-11.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26233
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38172
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=448319
- http://osvdb.org/41997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27420Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29259
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-11.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26233
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38172
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5718?
CVE-2007-5718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). vobcopy 0.5.14 allows local users to append data to an arbitrary file, or create an arbitrary new file, via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/vobcopy.bla or (2) /tmp/vobcopy_0.5.14.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2007-5718?
CVE-2007-5718 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Vobcopy Vobcopy.