Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-4983
Potential exploit
scilab-bin 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/SciLink#####1, (b) /tmp/SciLink#####2, (c) /tmp/SciLink#####3, (d) /tmp/*.#####, (e) /tmp/*.#####.res, (f) /tmp/*.#####.err, and (g) /tmp/*.#####.diff temporary files, related to the (1) scilink, (2) scidoc, and (3) scidem scripts.
Products affected by CVE-2008-4983
- cpe:2.3:a:scilab:scilab-bin:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-4983
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-2008-4983
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-4983
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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-2008-4983
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44883
scilab-bin multiple symlink CVE-2008-4983 Vulnerability Report
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https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
235770 – (debian-tempfile) [Tracker] Tempfile issues found in Debian
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http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/scilab-bin
404 Not FoundExploit
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33630
About Secunia Research | Flexera
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200901-14.xml
Scilab: Insecure temporary file usage (GLSA 200901-14) — Gentoo security
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http://bugs.debian.org/496414
#496414 - The possibility of attack with the help of symlinks in some Debian packages - Debian Bug report logs
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
oss-security - CVE requests: tempfile issues for aview, mgetty, openoffice, crossfire
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30968
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http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
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