Vulnerability Description
emacs-jabber in emacs-jabber 0.7.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/*.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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emacs | Emacs-Jabber | 0.7.91 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496428
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/emacs-jabberExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46409
- http://bugs.debian.org/496428
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/emacs-jabberExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46409
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4952?
CVE-2008-4952 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). emacs-jabber in emacs-jabber 0.7.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/*.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4952?
CVE-2008-4952 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-2008-4952?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emacs Emacs-Jabber.