Vulnerability Description
javareconf in R 2.7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| R Foundation | R | 2.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496418
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496363
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/r-base-core
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/r-base-core-ra
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31647Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31996
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200809-13.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:198
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30878
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235822
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44736
- http://bugs.debian.org/496418
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496363
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3931?
CVE-2008-3931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). javareconf in R 2.7.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2008-3931?
CVE-2008-3931 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3931?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: R Foundation R.