Vulnerability Description
freeradius-dialupadmin in freeradius 2.0.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) backup_radacct, (2) clean_radacct, (3) monthly_tot_stats, (4) tot_stats, and (5) truncate_radacct.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freeradius | Freeradius | 2.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496389
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/freeradius-dialupadmin
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00271.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32170
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33151
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30901
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496389
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/freeradius-dialupadmin
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00271.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32170
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4474?
CVE-2008-4474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). freeradius-dialupadmin in freeradius 2.0.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) backup_radacct, (2) clean_radacct, (3) monthly_tot_stats, (4) ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4474?
CVE-2008-4474 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-2008-4474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freeradius Freeradius.