Vulnerability Description
impose in impose+ 0.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/*-tmp.ps and (2) /tmp/bboxx-* temporary files.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dov Grobgeld | Impose\+ | 0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496435
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/impose+Exploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30906
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496435
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/impose+Exploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30906
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4960?
CVE-2008-4960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). impose in impose+ 0.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/*-tmp.ps and (2) /tmp/bboxx-* temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2008-4960?
CVE-2008-4960 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-2008-4960?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dov Grobgeld Impose\+.