Vulnerability Description
dfxml-invoice in datafreedom-perl 0.1.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/zenity temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that the vector is solely "an EXAMPLE used in the manpage.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot-Qof | Datafreedom-Perl | 0.1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/496429
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/datafreedom-perlExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://bugs.debian.org/496429
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/datafreedom-perlExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4997?
CVE-2008-4997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). dfxml-invoice in datafreedom-perl 0.1.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/zenity temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating t...
How severe is CVE-2008-4997?
CVE-2008-4997 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-2008-4997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pilot-Qof Datafreedom-Perl.