Vulnerability Description
wims 3.62 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/env#####, (b) /tmp/sed#####, and (c) /tmp/referer-home.log temporary files, related to the (1) coqweb and (2) account.sh scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Georges Khaznadar | Wims | 3.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496387
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/wimsExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32244
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46510
- http://bugs.debian.org/496387
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/wimsExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32244
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46510
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4986?
CVE-2008-4986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). wims 3.62 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/env#####, (b) /tmp/sed#####, and (c) /tmp/referer-home.log temporary files, related to the (1) coqweb and (2)...
How severe is CVE-2008-4986?
CVE-2008-4986 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-2008-4986?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Georges Khaznadar Wims.