Vulnerability Description
chm2pdf 0.9 allows user-assisted local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on .chm files in the (1) /tmp/chm2pdf/work or (2) /tmp/chm2pdf/orig temporary directories.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Karakas-Online | Chm2Pdf | 0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5299?
CVE-2008-5299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). chm2pdf 0.9 allows user-assisted local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on .chm files in the (1) /tmp/chm2pdf/work or (2) /tmp/chm2pdf/orig temporary directories.
How severe is CVE-2008-5299?
CVE-2008-5299 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-2008-5299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Karakas-Online Chm2Pdf.