Vulnerability Description
gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/.smswatch or (b) /tmp/gpsdrivepos temporary file, related to (1) examples/gpssmswatch and (2) src/splash.c, different vectors than CVE-2008-4959 and CVE-2008-5380.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gpsdrive | Gpsdrive | <= 2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=508597
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/17/15
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31694
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33825
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=2121124&group_id=148048
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32887
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-February/msg00187.h
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=508597
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/17/15
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31694
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33825
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=2121124&group_id=148048
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32887
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-February/msg00187.h
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5703?
CVE-2008-5703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (a) /tmp/.smswatch or (b) /tmp/gpsdrivepos temporary file, related to (1) examples...
How severe is CVE-2008-5703?
CVE-2008-5703 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gpsdrive Gpsdrive.