Vulnerability Description
pdfjam creates the (1) pdf90, (2) pdfjoin, and (3) pdfnup files with a predictable name, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdfjam | Pdfjam | _nil_ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33278
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34312
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/19/3Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32931
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459031Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47519
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00484.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00488.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33278
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34312
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/19/3Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32931
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459031Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47519
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00484.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5743?
CVE-2008-5743 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). pdfjam creates the (1) pdf90, (2) pdfjoin, and (3) pdfnup files with a predictable name, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2008-5743?
CVE-2008-5743 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-2008-5743?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pdfjam Pdfjam.