Vulnerability Description
PatchLink Update client for Unix, as used by Novell ZENworks Patch Management Update Agent for Linux/Unix/Mac (LUM) 6.2094 through 6.4102 and other products, allows local users to (1) truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/patchlink.tmp file used by the logtrimmer script, and (2) execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the /tmp/plshutdown file used by the rebootTask script.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unix | Unix | All versions |
| Lumension Security | Patchlink Update | 6.2 |
| Novell | Zenworks Patch Management Update Agent | 6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28657Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28665Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3599
- http://support.lumension.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php?p_
- http://support.lumension.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php?p_
- http://support.lumension.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_adp.php?p_
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487103/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27458
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019272
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0426Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39956
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39958
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/18/3908994_f.SAL_Pub
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28657Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28665Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0525?
CVE-2008-0525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). PatchLink Update client for Unix, as used by Novell ZENworks Patch Management Update Agent for Linux/Unix/Mac (LUM) 6.2094 through 6.4102 and other products, allows local users to (1) truncate arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2008-0525?
CVE-2008-0525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unix Unix, Lumension Security Patchlink Update, Novell Zenworks Patch Management Update Agent.