Vulnerability Description
qemu-dm.debug in Xen 3.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/args temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496367
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/xen-utils-3.2-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:016
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0003.html
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235805
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46545
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/496367
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/xen-utils-3.2-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:016
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0003.html
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4993?
CVE-2008-4993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). qemu-dm.debug in Xen 3.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/args temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-4993?
CVE-2008-4993 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-2008-4993?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.