Vulnerability Description
The (1) fence_apc and (2) fence_apc_snmp programs, as used in (a) fence 2.02.00-r1 and possibly (b) cman, when running in verbose mode, allows local users to append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the apclog temporary file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Cman | 2.02.00 |
| Gentoo | Fence | 2.02.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240576
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32387
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32390
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36530
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43362
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/13/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1341.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0266.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31904
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-875-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0419
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=467386
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00666.ht
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240576
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4579?
CVE-2008-4579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The (1) fence_apc and (2) fence_apc_snmp programs, as used in (a) fence 2.02.00-r1 and possibly (b) cman, when running in verbose mode, allows local users to append to arbitrary files via a symlink at...
How severe is CVE-2008-4579?
CVE-2008-4579 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Cman, Gentoo Fence.