Vulnerability Description
bulmages-servers 0.11.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/error.txt, (b) /tmp/errores.txt, and possibly other temporary files, related to the (1) creabulmafact, (2) creabulmacont, and possibly (3) actualizabulmacont, (4) installbulmages-db, and (5) actualizabulmafact scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iglues | Bulmages-Servers | 0.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496382
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/bulmages-serversExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496382
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/bulmages-serversExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4943?
CVE-2008-4943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). bulmages-servers 0.11.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/error.txt, (b) /tmp/errores.txt, and possibly other temporary files, related to the (1) cre...
How severe is CVE-2008-4943?
CVE-2008-4943 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-2008-4943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iglues Bulmages-Servers.