Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-5704
src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gpsdrive-unit-test/proc temporary file, a different vector than CVE-2008-4959 and CVE-2008-5380.
Products affected by CVE-2008-5704
- cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:*:pre2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:2.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:1.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gpsdrive:gpsdrive:1.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-5704
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 30 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-5704
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.6
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-5704
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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-2008-5704
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