Vulnerability Description
The MagnatuneBrowser::listDownloadComplete function in magnatunebrowser/magnatunebrowser.cpp in Amarok before 1.4.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the album_info.xml temporary file.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amarok | Amarok | 1.4.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://amarok.kde.org/en/releases/1/4/10
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=494765
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31418Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31663
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31839
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32357
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-08.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://websvn.kde.org/?view=rev&revision=846626
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:172
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30662
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-657-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2338
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44399
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00057.
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3699?
CVE-2008-3699 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The MagnatuneBrowser::listDownloadComplete function in magnatunebrowser/magnatunebrowser.cpp in Amarok before 1.4.10 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the album_i...
How severe is CVE-2008-3699?
CVE-2008-3699 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3699?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amarok Amarok.