CVE-2008-3216 The save function in br/prefmanager.d in projectl 1.001 creates a projectL.prf file in the current working directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
MediumCVSS 4.6
EPSS 0.35%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The save function in br/prefmanager.d in projectl 1.001 creates a projectL.prf file in the current working directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian projectl | = 1.001 | No fix listed |
| debian projectl(Debian:12) | < 1.001.dfsg1-2 | 1.001.dfsg1-2 |
| debian projectl(Debian:13) | < 1.001.dfsg1-2 | 1.001.dfsg1-2 |
| debian projectl(Debian:14) | < 1.001.dfsg1-2 | 1.001.dfsg1-2 |
References
- bugs.debian.org
- [oss-security] 20080709 CVE id request: projectl mailing-list
- projectl-save-symlink(44059) vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2008-3216 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking