Vulnerability Description
alert.d/test.alert in mon 0.99.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the test.alert.log temporary file.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Trocki | Mon | 0.99.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496398
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/mon
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00312.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32183
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:214
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31597
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1648
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45738
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496398
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/mon
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00312.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32183
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:214
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4477?
CVE-2008-4477 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). alert.d/test.alert in mon 0.99.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the test.alert.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4477?
CVE-2008-4477 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-2008-4477?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jim Trocki Mon.