Vulnerability Description
sympa.pl in sympa 5.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sympa_aliases.$$ temporary file. NOTE: wwsympa.fcgi was also reported, but the issue occurred in a dead function, so it is not a vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sympa | Sympa | 5.3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496405
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=494969
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/sympa
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00312.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31458Vendor Advisory
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30727
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44499
- http://bugs.debian.org/496405
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=494969
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/sympa
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00312.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31458Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4476?
CVE-2008-4476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). sympa.pl in sympa 5.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sympa_aliases.$$ temporary file. NOTE: wwsympa.fcgi was also reported, but the issue occurred ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4476?
CVE-2008-4476 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-2008-4476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sympa Sympa.