Vulnerability Description
vcdiff in Emacs 20.7 to 22.1.50, when used with SCCS, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | 20.7 |
| Gnu | Sccs | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=216880
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29905
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29926
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30109
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:096
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28857
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019909
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1309/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1310/references
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=208483
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41906
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/607-1/
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=216880
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29905
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29926
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1694?
CVE-2008-1694 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). vcdiff in Emacs 20.7 to 22.1.50, when used with SCCS, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2008-1694?
CVE-2008-1694 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-2008-1694?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Emacs, Gnu Sccs.