Vulnerability Description
geo-code in gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/geo.google, (2) /tmp/geo.yahoo, (3) /tmp/geo.coords, and (4) /tmp/geo#####.coords temporary files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gpsdrive | Gpsdrive-Scripts | 2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496436
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/gpsdrive-scriptsExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31694
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33825
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30905
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44759
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-February/msg00187.h
- http://bugs.debian.org/496436
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/gpsdrive-scriptsExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31694
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33825
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4959?
CVE-2008-4959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). geo-code in gpsdrive-scripts 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/geo.google, (2) /tmp/geo.yahoo, (3) /tmp/geo.coords, and (4) /tmp/geo#####.coord...
How severe is CVE-2008-4959?
CVE-2008-4959 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-2008-4959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gpsdrive Gpsdrive-Scripts.