Vulnerability Description
vdrleaktest in Video Disk Recorder (aka vdr-dbg or vdr) 1.6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/memleaktest.log temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cadsoft | Vdr | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496421
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/vdr-dbgExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txtExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235827
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44880
- http://bugs.debian.org/496421
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/vdr-dbgExploit
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txtExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235827
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44880
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4985?
CVE-2008-4985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). vdrleaktest in Video Disk Recorder (aka vdr-dbg or vdr) 1.6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/memleaktest.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4985?
CVE-2008-4985 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-2008-4985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cadsoft Vdr.