Vulnerability Description
extract-table.pl in Emacspeak 26 and 28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the extract-table.csv temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emacspeak Inc | Emacspeak | 26.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496431
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/emacspeak
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31880Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32071
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31241
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=460435
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45237
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00010.ht
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00012.ht
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496431
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/emacspeak
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31880Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32071
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4191?
CVE-2008-4191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). extract-table.pl in Emacspeak 26 and 28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the extract-table.csv temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4191?
CVE-2008-4191 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emacspeak Inc Emacspeak.