CVE-2008-1078
First published: Fri Feb 29 2008(Updated: )
expn in the am-utils and net-fs packages for Gentoo, rPath Linux, and other distributions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the expn[PID] temporary file. NOTE: this is the same issue as CVE-2003-0308.1.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Linux | ||
| Rpath Linux |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=210158
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0088
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2255
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29144
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29187
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28044
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-09.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29694
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00273.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33400
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488931/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1078?
CVE-2008-1078 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of local users overwriting arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1078?
To fix CVE-2008-1078, update the am-utils and net-fs packages to the latest versions provided by your distribution.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1078?
CVE-2008-1078 affects users of Gentoo Linux, Rpath Linux, and other distributions that utilize the vulnerable am-utils and net-fs packages.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2008-1078?
CVE-2008-1078 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to exploit temporary file handling.
Is CVE-2008-1078 a known issue?
Yes, CVE-2008-1078 is a known vulnerability that is also documented as the same issue as CVE-2003-0308.
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