CVE-2008-4440 The to-upgrade plugin in feta 1.4.16 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink on the (1) /tmp/feta.install.$USER and (2) /tmp/feta.avail.$USER temporary files.
HighCVSS 7.2
EPSS 0.35%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The to-upgrade plugin in feta 1.4.16 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink on the (1) /tmp/feta.install.$USER and (2) /tmp/feta.avail.$USER temporary files.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian feta | All versions | No fix listed |
References
- bugs.debian.org
- dev.gentoo.org
- 32155 third-party-advisory
- DSA-1643 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20081030 CVE requests: tempfile issues for aview, mgetty, openoffice, crossfire mailing-list
- 30899 vdb-entry
- bugs.gentoo.org