Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-4977

Potential exploit
postfix_groups.pl in Postfix 2.5.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/postfix_groups.stdout, (2) /tmp/postfix_groups.stderr, and (3) /tmp/postfix_groups.message temporary files. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "This is not a real issue ... users would have to edit a script under /usr/lib to enable it.
Published 2008-11-06 15:55:52
Updated 2025-04-09 00:30:58
Source MITRE
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Products affected by CVE-2008-4977

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-4977

EPSS FAQ
0.03%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 4 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-4977

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
6.9
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.4
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-4977

Vendor statements for CVE-2008-4977

  • Red Hat 2008-11-06
    Not vulnerable. This issue did not affect the versions of postfix as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, or 5. Mentioned script is not part of the official postfix distribution and is not included in Red Hat Enterprise Linux postfix packages.

References for CVE-2008-4977

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