Vulnerability Description
The pserver_shutdown function in fence_egenera in cman 2.20080629 and 2.20080801 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/eglog temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Cman | 2.20080629 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496410
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/cman
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31887Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32387Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32390Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43362Vendor Advisory
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/18/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0266.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30898
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-875-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0419Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4192?
CVE-2008-4192 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The pserver_shutdown function in fence_egenera in cman 2.20080629 and 2.20080801 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/eglog temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4192?
CVE-2008-4192 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-2008-4192?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Cman.