Vulnerability Description
getipacctg in rancid 2.3.2~a8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/ipacct.#####.prefixes, (2) /tmp/ipacct.#####.sorted, (3) /tmp/ipacct.#####.pl, and (4) /tmp/ipacct.##### temporary files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubbery | Rancid | 2.3.2\~a8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496426
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/rancid-utilExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32588
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30954
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496426
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/rancid-utilExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32588
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30954
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4979?
CVE-2008-4979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). getipacctg in rancid 2.3.2~a8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/ipacct.#####.prefixes, (2) /tmp/ipacct.#####.sorted, (3) /tmp/ipacct.#####.pl, and (4) /t...
How severe is CVE-2008-4979?
CVE-2008-4979 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-2008-4979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shrubbery Rancid.