CVE-2008-4108
First published: Mon Sep 15 2008(Updated: )
Description of problem: A security flaw was discovered in the Python generic FAQ wizard moving tool (move-faqwiz.sh). Relevant part of the code: 28 cut_n_pad $1 2 suffix1 29 cut_n_pad $2 1 prefix2 30 cut_n_pad $2 2 suffix2 31 tmpfile=tmp$RANDOM.tmp 32 file1=faq$prefix1.$suffix1.htp 33 file2=faq$prefix2.$suffix2.htp Description: An attacker could in advance create a symbolic link pointing to tmpXXXXX.tmp (the output produced by $RANDOM is only 5 digits long), then run the Python generic FAQ wizard moving tool which would allow him to erase / truncate the target of the symbolic link to zero size. References: <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=498899">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=498899</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CPython | =2.4.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=462326
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31184
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=498899
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122152861617434&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122148330903513&w=2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4274
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020904
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2659
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45161
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=462326#c1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4108?
CVE-2008-4108 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4108?
To fix CVE-2008-4108, it is recommended to upgrade Python to a version greater than 2.4.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4108?
CVE-2008-4108 is a security flaw found in the Python generic FAQ wizard moving tool.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-4108?
CVE-2008-4108 affects Python version 2.4.5.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-4108?
Yes, there are known exploits that leverage the vulnerabilities in the Python generic FAQ wizard.
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