Vulnerability Description
freevo.real in freevo 1.8.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/*-#####.pid, (2) /tmp/freevo-gdb, (3) /tmp/freevo-gdb.sh, and (4) /tmp/*.stats temporary files. NOTE: this issue is only a vulnerability when a verbose debug mode is activated by modifying source code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Webb | Freevo | 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496373
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/freevoExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496373
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/freevoExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4955?
CVE-2008-4955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). freevo.real in freevo 1.8.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/*-#####.pid, (2) /tmp/freevo-gdb, (3) /tmp/freevo-gdb.sh, and (4) /tmp/*.stats temporary fi...
How severe is CVE-2008-4955?
CVE-2008-4955 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4955?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Duncan Webb Freevo.