Vulnerability Description
chm2pdf 0.9 uses temporary files in directories with fixed names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (chm2pdf failure) of other users by creating those directories ahead of time.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Karakas-Online | Chm2Pdf | 0.9 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=501959
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053501.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053510.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32257
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31735
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0236
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47030
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=501959
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053501.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053510.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32257
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31735
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5298?
CVE-2008-5298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). chm2pdf 0.9 uses temporary files in directories with fixed names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (chm2pdf failure) of other users by creating those directories ahead of time.
How severe is CVE-2008-5298?
CVE-2008-5298 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Karakas-Online Chm2Pdf.