Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-5366
The postinst script in ppp 2.4.4rel on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/probe-finished or (2) /tmp/ppp-errors temporary file.
Products affected by CVE-2008-5366
- cpe:2.3:a:marco_d\'itri:ppp:2.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5366
0.02%
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-2008-5366
| 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-2008-5366
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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-2008-5366
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http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00283.html
Re: Possible mass bug filing: The possibility of attack with the help of symlinks in some Debian packages
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32740
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