Vulnerability Description
freebsd-update in FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 7.1, 6.4, and 6.3 uses insecure permissions in its working directory (/var/db/freebsd-update by default), which allows local users to read copies of sensitive files after a (1) freebsd-update fetch (fetch) or (2) freebsd-update upgrade (upgrade) operation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37575Vendor Advisory
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-09:17.freebsd-update.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37190Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37575Vendor Advisory
- http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-09:17.freebsd-update.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37190Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4358?
CVE-2009-4358 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). freebsd-update in FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 7.1, 6.4, and 6.3 uses insecure permissions in its working directory (/var/db/freebsd-update by default), which allows local users to read copies of sensitive files...
How severe is CVE-2009-4358?
CVE-2009-4358 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4358?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.