Vulnerability Description
senddoc in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/log.obr.##### temporary file.
CVSS Score
2.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openoffice | Openoffice.Org | 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496361
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/openoffice.org-commonExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32856Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33140Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-13.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:070
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30925
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-677-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-677-2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/235824
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44829
- http://bugs.debian.org/496361
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4937?
CVE-2008-4937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). senddoc in OpenOffice.org (OOo) 2.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/log.obr.##### temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4937?
CVE-2008-4937 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openoffice Openoffice.Org.