Vulnerability Description
redirect.pl in bk2site 1.1.9 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/redirect.log temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability is only limited to debug mode, which is disabled by default.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jose M.Vidal | Bk2Site | 1.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496430
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/bk2siteExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46543
- http://bugs.debian.org/496430
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/bk2siteExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46543
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4995?
CVE-2008-4995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). redirect.pl in bk2site 1.1.9 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/redirect.log temporary file. NOTE: this vulnerability is only limited to debug mode, which...
How severe is CVE-2008-4995?
CVE-2008-4995 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-2008-4995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jose M.Vidal Bk2Site.