Vulnerability Description
dhis-dummy-log-engine in dhis-server 5.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/dhis-dummy-log-engine.log temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Guus Sliepen | Dhis-Server | <= 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496388
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/dhis-serverExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30900
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496388
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/dhis-serverExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30900
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4947?
CVE-2008-4947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). dhis-dummy-log-engine in dhis-server 5.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/dhis-dummy-log-engine.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4947?
CVE-2008-4947 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-2008-4947?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Guus Sliepen Dhis-Server.