Vulnerability Description
bash-doc 3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/cb#####.? temporary file, related to the (1) aliasconv.sh, (2) aliasconv.bash, and (3) cshtobash scripts.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matthias Klose | Bash-Doc | 3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00347.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43365
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51086
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201210-05.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.sid.txt
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:004
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0261.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1073.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32733
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0414
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00347.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43365
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51086
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201210-05.xml
- http://uvw.ru/report.sid.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5374?
CVE-2008-5374 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). bash-doc 3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/cb#####.? temporary file, related to the (1) aliasconv.sh, (2) aliasconv.bash, and (3) cshtobash scripts.
How severe is CVE-2008-5374?
CVE-2008-5374 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-2008-5374?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matthias Klose Bash-Doc.