Vulnerability Description
uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated by the tempnam function. NOTE: this may be a CVE-2004-2265 regression.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nzbget | Nzbget | <= 0.2.2 |
| Uudeview | Uudeview | 0.5.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=480972
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30171Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31420Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-11.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/14/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/30/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29211
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42407
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=480972
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30171Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31420Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-11.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/14/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/30/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29211
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2266?
CVE-2008-2266 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). uulib/uunconc.c in UUDeview 0.5.20, as used in nzbget before 0.3.0 and possibly other products, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary filename generated b...
How severe is CVE-2008-2266?
CVE-2008-2266 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2266?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nzbget Nzbget, Uudeview Uudeview.