Vulnerability Description
i2myspell in myspell 3.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/i2my#####.1 and (2) /tmp/i2my#####.2 temporary files.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Myspell | 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496392
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/myspell-toolsExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30929
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44830
- http://bugs.debian.org/496392
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/myspell-toolsExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30929
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44830
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4973?
CVE-2008-4973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). i2myspell in myspell 3.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/i2my#####.1 and (2) /tmp/i2my#####.2 temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2008-4973?
CVE-2008-4973 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-2008-4973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Myspell.