CVE-2008-1901 : aptlinex before 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gambas-apt.lock tempora

aptlinex before 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gambas-apt.lock temporary file.

Published 2008-04-22 04:41:00

Updated 2017-08-08 01:30:34

Source MITRE

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1901

EPSS FAQ

0.04%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 6 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1901

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
7.2	HIGH	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	3.9	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete

CWE ids for CVE-2008-1901

CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

Products affected by CVE-2008-1901

Debian » Aptlinex » Version: 0.7-1
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.7-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Debian » Aptlinex » Version: 0.8-1
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.8-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Debian » Aptlinex » Version: 0.8-2
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.8-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Debian » Aptlinex » Version: 0.9-1
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.9-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Debian » Aptlinex » Version: 0.6-1
cpe:2.3:a:debian:aptlinex:0.6-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-1901

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1901

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1901

CWE ids for CVE-2008-1901

References for CVE-2008-1901

Products affected by CVE-2008-1901