Vulnerability Details : 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.
Products affected by CVE-2008-3216
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:projectl:1.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3216
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-2008-3216
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3216
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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)
References for CVE-2008-3216
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44059
Projectl save function symlink CVE-2008-3216 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/09/8
oss-security - CVE id request: projectl
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http://bugs.debian.org/489988
#489988 - projectl: Creates file in current working directory - Debian Bug report logs
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