CVE-2008-4940 xmlfile.py in aptoncd 0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/aptoncd temporary file.
MediumCVSS 6.9
EPSS 0.39%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
xmlfile.py in aptoncd 0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/aptoncd temporary file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| aptoncd | = 0.1 | No fix listed |
References
- bugs.debian.org
- dev.gentoo.org exploit
- uvw.ru
- [oss-security] 20081030 CVE requests: tempfile issues for aview, mgetty, openoffice, crossfire mailing-list
- 30882 vdb-entry
- bugs.gentoo.org
- aptoncd-xmlfile-symlink(44756) vdb-entry