Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-4639
jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-4639
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-4639
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-4639
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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-2008-4639
Products affected by CVE-2008-4639
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.4-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.4-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sentex:jhead:2.82:*:*:*:*:*:*:*