CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2389

First published: Fri Jun 06 2008(Updated: )

opensuse-updater in openSUSE 10.2 allows local users to access arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2389?

    CVE-2008-2389 is rated as a moderate vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files through a symlink attack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2389?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-2389, users should upgrade to openSUSE versions later than 10.2 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-2389?

    CVE-2008-2389 affects local users of openSUSE 10.2, enabling them to exploit the vulnerability via symlink attacks.

  • What kind of attack is CVE-2008-2389 associated with?

    CVE-2008-2389 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to access files they should not have permission to.

  • What component does CVE-2008-2389 involve?

    CVE-2008-2389 involves the opensuse-updater component in openSUSE 10.2.

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