Vulnerability Description
linux-patch-openswan 2.4.12 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/snap##### and (b) /tmp/nightly##### temporary files, related to the (1) maysnap and (2) maytest scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openswan | Linux-Patch-Openswan | 2.4.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496376
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/linux-patch-openswanExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30918
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44823
- http://bugs.debian.org/496376
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/linux-patch-openswanExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30918
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44823
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4966?
CVE-2008-4966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). linux-patch-openswan 2.4.12 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/snap##### and (b) /tmp/nightly##### temporary files, related to the (1) maysnap and (2) may...
How severe is CVE-2008-4966?
CVE-2008-4966 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-2008-4966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openswan Linux-Patch-Openswan.