Vulnerability Description
trend-autoupdate.new in mailscanner 4.55.10 and other versions before 4.74.16-1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) /tmp/opr.ini.##### or (2) /tmp/lpt*.zip temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Mailscanner | 4.55.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=506353#44
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00285.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32730
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33117Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mailscanner.info/ChangeLogVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32376
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46725
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=506353#44
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00285.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32730
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33117Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mailscanner.info/ChangeLogVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32376
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46725
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5140?
CVE-2008-5140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). trend-autoupdate.new in mailscanner 4.55.10 and other versions before 4.74.16-1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) /tmp/opr.ini.##### or (2) /tmp/lpt*.zip te...
How severe is CVE-2008-5140?
CVE-2008-5140 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-2008-5140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Mailscanner.