Vulnerability Description
faxspool in mgetty 1.1.36 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/faxsp.##### temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gert Doering | Mgetty | 1.1.36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496403
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/mgetty-faxExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33051
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-08.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30927
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235806
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44833
- http://bugs.debian.org/496403
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/mgetty-faxExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33051
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-08.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4936?
CVE-2008-4936 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). faxspool in mgetty 1.1.36 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/faxsp.##### temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4936?
CVE-2008-4936 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-2008-4936?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gert Doering Mgetty.