Vulnerability Description
dist 3.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/cil#####, (b) /tmp/pdo#####, and (c) /tmp/pdn##### temporary files, related to the (1) patcil and (2) patdiff scripts.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Manoj Srivastava | Dist | 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496412
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/distExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30908
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44818
- http://bugs.debian.org/496412
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/distExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30908
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44818
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4949?
CVE-2008-4949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). dist 3.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/cil#####, (b) /tmp/pdo#####, and (c) /tmp/pdn##### temporary files, related to the (1) patcil and (2) patdiff ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4949?
CVE-2008-4949 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-2008-4949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Manoj Srivastava Dist.