Vulnerability Description
rc.sysinit in initscripts before 8.76.3-1 on Fedora 9 and other Linux platforms allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file or directory under (1) /var/lock or (2) /var/run.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Fedora | 9 |
| Redhat | Initscripts | 8.76.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32037Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32710
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31385
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=458504
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=458652
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45402
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2857
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg01135.
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32037Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32710
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31385
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=458504
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=458652
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3524?
CVE-2008-3524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). rc.sysinit in initscripts before 8.76.3-1 on Fedora 9 and other Linux platforms allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file or directory under (1) /var/lock or (2) /var...
How severe is CVE-2008-3524?
CVE-2008-3524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Fedora, Redhat Initscripts.