Vulnerability Description
configvar in Caudium 1.4.12 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/roken#####.pike temporary file.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caudium | Caudium | 1.4.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496404
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/caudium
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31656Vendor Advisory
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30897
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44768
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496404
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/caudium
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31656Vendor Advisory
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30897
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3883?
CVE-2008-3883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). configvar in Caudium 1.4.12 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/roken#####.pike temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3883?
CVE-2008-3883 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caudium Caudium.