Vulnerability Description
xastir 1.9.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/ldconfig.tmp, (b) /tmp/ldconf.tmp, and (c) /tmp/ld.so.conf temporary files, related to the (1) get-maptools.sh and (2) get_shapelib.sh scripts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xastir | Xastir | 1.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496383Exploit
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/xastir
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31677
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31771
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31030
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=460429
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44920
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00199.
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00307.
- http://bugs.debian.org/496383Exploit
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/xastir
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31677
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4987?
CVE-2008-4987 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). xastir 1.9.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/ldconfig.tmp, (b) /tmp/ldconf.tmp, and (c) /tmp/ld.so.conf temporary files, related to the (1) get-map...
How severe is CVE-2008-4987?
CVE-2008-4987 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-2008-4987?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xastir Xastir.