Vulnerability Description
ogle 0.9.2 and ogle-mmx 0.9.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/ogle_audio.#####, (b) /tmp/ogle_cli.#####, (c) /tmp/ogle_ctrl.#####, (d) /tmp/ogle_gui.#####, (e) /tmp/ogle_mpeg_ps.#####, (f) /tmp/ogle_mpeg_vs.#####, (g) /tmp/ogle_nav.#####, and (h) /tmp/ogle_vout.#####, temporary files, related to the (1) ogle_audio_debug, (2) ogle_cli_debug, (3) ogle_ctrl_debug, (4) ogle_gui_debug, (5) ogle_mpeg_ps_debug, (6) ogle_mpeg_vs_debug, (7) ogle_nav_debug, and (8) ogle_vout_debug scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Woodland | Ogle | 0.92 |
| Alan Woodland | Ogle-Mmx | 0.92 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496420
- http://bugs.debian.org/496425
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/ogleExploit
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/ogle-mmxExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30926
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44832
- http://bugs.debian.org/496420
- http://bugs.debian.org/496425
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/ogleExploit
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/ogle-mmxExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4976?
CVE-2008-4976 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). ogle 0.9.2 and ogle-mmx 0.9.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/ogle_audio.#####, (b) /tmp/ogle_cli.#####, (c) /tmp/ogle_ctrl.#####, (d) /tmp/ogle_gui.###...
How severe is CVE-2008-4976?
CVE-2008-4976 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-2008-4976?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alan Woodland Ogle, Alan Woodland Ogle-Mmx.