7.2
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4406

First published: Fri Oct 03 2008(Updated: )

A certain Debian patch to the run scripts for sabre (aka xsabre) 0.2.4b allows local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified .tmp files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Xsabre=0.2.4b

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4406?

    CVE-2008-4406 has a moderate severity as it allows local users to exploit file manipulation vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4406?

    To fix CVE-2008-4406, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Debian for xsabre.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-4406 involve?

    CVE-2008-4406 involves a symlink attack that allows for deletion or modification of arbitrary files.

  • Which version of software is affected by CVE-2008-4406?

    CVE-2008-4406 affects version 0.2.4b of the xsabre software package.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2008-4406?

    Local users on systems running the affected version of xsabre are impacted by CVE-2008-4406.

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