Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the create_lockpath function in policyd-weight 0.1.14 beta-16 allows local users to modify or delete arbitrary files by creating the LOCKPATH directory, then modifying it after the symbolic link check occurs. NOTE: this is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-1569.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Policyd-Weight | Policyd-Weight | 0.1.14_beta-14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29738
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-11.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/43888
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=214403
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41570
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29738
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-11.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/43888
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=214403
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41570
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1570?
CVE-2008-1570 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Race condition in the create_lockpath function in policyd-weight 0.1.14 beta-16 allows local users to modify or delete arbitrary files by creating the LOCKPATH directory, then modifying it after the s...
How severe is CVE-2008-1570?
CVE-2008-1570 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-2008-1570?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Policyd-Weight Policyd-Weight.