Vulnerability Description
liguidsoap.py in liguidsoap 0.3.8.1+2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/liguidsoap.liq, (2) /tmp/lig.#####.log, and (3) /tmp/emission.ogg temporary files.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Savonet | Liguidsoap | 0.3.8.1\+2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496360
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/liguidsoapExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30912
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44827
- http://bugs.debian.org/496360
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/liguidsoapExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30912
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44827
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4965?
CVE-2008-4965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). liguidsoap.py in liguidsoap 0.3.8.1+2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/liguidsoap.liq, (2) /tmp/lig.#####.log, and (3) /tmp/emission.ogg temporary files...
How severe is CVE-2008-4965?
CVE-2008-4965 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-2008-4965?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Savonet Liguidsoap.