Vulnerability Description
firehol in firehol 1.256 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/.firehol-tmp-#####-*-* and (2) /tmp/firehol.conf temporary files. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that an attack "would require an attacker to create 1073741824*PID-RANGE symlinks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firehol | Firehol | 1.256 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496424
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/firehol
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496424
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/firehol
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4953?
CVE-2008-4953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). firehol in firehol 1.256 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/.firehol-tmp-#####-*-* and (2) /tmp/firehol.conf temporary files. NOTE: the vendor disputes t...
How severe is CVE-2008-4953?
CVE-2008-4953 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-2008-4953?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firehol Firehol.