CVE-2008-0883
First published: Thu Mar 06 2008(Updated: )
acroread in Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files related to SSL certificate handling.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =10.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | =8.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.novell.com/techcenter/psdb/d8c48c63359fc807624182696d3d149c.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28091
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29229
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29242
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa08-02.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-26.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29425
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019539
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31352
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0641.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-240106-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0765/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2289
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40987
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0883?
CVE-2008-0883 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local file overwriting via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0883?
To fix CVE-2008-0883, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version later than 8.1.2 that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0883?
CVE-2008-0883 affects users of Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.1.2, particularly on certain versions of SUSE Linux.
What type of attacks can CVE-2008-0883 facilitate?
CVE-2008-0883 can facilitate local file overwriting attacks via symlinks using vulnerable temporary files.
Is CVE-2008-0883 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2008-0883 is not exploitable remotely; it requires local access to the affected system.
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