Vulnerability Description
fence_manual, as used in fence 2.02.00-r1 and possibly cman, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fence_manual.fifo temporary file.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/13/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-875-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45953
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=240576
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/13/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-875-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45953
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4580?
CVE-2008-4580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). fence_manual, as used in fence 2.02.00-r1 and possibly cman, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fence_manual.fifo temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4580?
CVE-2008-4580 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-2008-4580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Cman, Gentoo Fence.