Vulnerability Description
The openTempFile function in goo/gfile.cc in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier, when running on a system other than Unix, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | <= 0.24.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/99064
- http://poppler.freedesktop.org/releases.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/181
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/183
- http://osvdb.org/99064
- http://poppler.freedesktop.org/releases.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/181
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/183
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4472?
CVE-2013-4472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The openTempFile function in goo/gfile.cc in Xpdf and Poppler 0.24.3 and earlier, when running on a system other than Unix, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temp...
How severe is CVE-2013-4472?
CVE-2013-4472 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Poppler.