Vulnerability Description
Race condition in (1) checkinstall 1.6.1 and (2) installwatch allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and have other impacts via symlink and possibly other attacks on temporary working directories.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Checkinstall | Checkinstall | 1.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=488140
- http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/secure-testing-team/2008-June/001672.htExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30873Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43440
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=488140
- http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/secure-testing-team/2008-June/001672.htExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30873Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43440
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2958?
CVE-2008-2958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Race condition in (1) checkinstall 1.6.1 and (2) installwatch allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and have other impacts via symlink and possibly other attacks on temporary working directo...
How severe is CVE-2008-2958?
CVE-2008-2958 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-2008-2958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Checkinstall Checkinstall.