Vulnerability Description
nvidia-cg-toolkit-installer in nvidia-cg-toolkit 2.0.0015 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/nvidia-cg-toolkit-manifest temporary file.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Federico Di Gregorio | Nvidia-Cg-Toolkit | 2.0.0015 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00285.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32411
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00285.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32411
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5144?
CVE-2008-5144 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). nvidia-cg-toolkit-installer in nvidia-cg-toolkit 2.0.0015 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/nvidia-cg-toolkit-manifest temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2008-5144?
CVE-2008-5144 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-2008-5144?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Federico Di Gregorio Nvidia-Cg-Toolkit.