Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-5034
** DISPUTED ** master-filter in printfilters-ppd 2.13 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/filter.debug temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating 'this package does not have " possibility of attack with the help of symlinks"'.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5034
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-2008-5034
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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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
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[email protected] |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-5034
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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: [email protected] (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-5034
Products affected by CVE-2008-5034
- cpe:2.3:a:a_mennucc1:printfilters-ppd:2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*