Vulnerability Description
src/main-win.c in GPicView 0.1.9 in Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/rot.jpg temporary file.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lxde | Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment | 0.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=495968
- http://lxde.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lxde?view=rev&sortby=date&revision=845
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=2019481&group_id=180858
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/25/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/5
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=495968
- http://lxde.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lxde?view=rev&sortby=date&revision=845
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=2019481&group_id=180858
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/25/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/26/5
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3791?
CVE-2008-3791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). src/main-win.c in GPicView 0.1.9 in Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment (LXDE) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/rot.jpg temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3791?
CVE-2008-3791 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-2008-3791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lxde Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment.