Vulnerability Description
TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 open files on the basis of an inbound file-transfer request, before the user has an opportunity to decline the request, which allows remote attackers to truncate arbitrary files in the top level of a home directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tintin | Tintin\+\+ | 1.97.9 |
| Tintin | Wintin\+\+ | 1.97.9 |
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/rintintin-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28833Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201111-07.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3632
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487687/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27660
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0449
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/rintintin-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28833Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201111-07.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3632
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487687/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27660
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0449
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0673?
CVE-2008-0673 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). TinTin++ 1.97.9 and WinTin++ 1.97.9 open files on the basis of an inbound file-transfer request, before the user has an opportunity to decline the request, which allows remote attackers to truncate ar...
How severe is CVE-2008-0673?
CVE-2008-0673 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0673?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tintin Tintin\+\+, Tintin Wintin\+\+.