Vulnerability Description
convirt 0.8.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/set_output temporary file, related to the (1) _template_/provision.sh, (2) Linux_CD_Install/provision.sh, (3) Fedora_PV_Install/provision.sh, (4) CentOS_PV_Install/provision.sh, (5) common/provision.sh, (6) example/provision.sh, and (7) Windows_CD_Install/provision.sh scripts in image_store/.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Convirture | Convirt | 0.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496419
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/convirtExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496419
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/convirtExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4946?
CVE-2008-4946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). convirt 0.8.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/set_output temporary file, related to the (1) _template_/provision.sh, (2) Linux_CD_Install/provision.sh,...
How severe is CVE-2008-4946?
CVE-2008-4946 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-2008-4946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Convirture Convirt.