Vulnerability Description
scilab-bin 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/SciLink#####1, (b) /tmp/SciLink#####2, (c) /tmp/SciLink#####3, (d) /tmp/*.#####, (e) /tmp/*.#####.res, (f) /tmp/*.#####.err, and (g) /tmp/*.#####.diff temporary files, related to the (1) scilink, (2) scidoc, and (3) scidem scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Scilab | Scilab-Bin | 4.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496414
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/scilab-binExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33630
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200901-14.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30968
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44883
- http://bugs.debian.org/496414
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/scilab-binExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33630
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200901-14.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4983?
CVE-2008-4983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). scilab-bin 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/SciLink#####1, (b) /tmp/SciLink#####2, (c) /tmp/SciLink#####3, (d) /tmp/*.#####, (e) /tmp/*.#####.res,...
How severe is CVE-2008-4983?
CVE-2008-4983 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-2008-4983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Scilab Scilab-Bin.