CVE-2008-4956 fwb_install in fwbuilder 2.1.19 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/ssh-agent.##### temporary file.
MediumCVSS 6.9
EPSS 0.41%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
fwb_install in fwbuilder 2.1.19 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/ssh-agent.##### temporary file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| firewallbuilder fwbuilder | = 2.1.19 | No fix listed |
| debian/fwbuilder(Debian:12) | < 2.1.19-5 | 2.1.19-5 |
| debian/fwbuilder(Debian:13) | < 2.1.19-5 | 2.1.19-5 |
| debian/fwbuilder(Debian:14) | < 2.1.19-5 | 2.1.19-5 |
References
- bugs.debian.org
- dev.gentoo.org exploit
- [oss-security] 20081030 CVE requests: tempfile issues for aview, mgetty, openoffice, crossfire mailing-list
- bugs.gentoo.org
- bugs.gentoo.org
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2008-4956 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking