CVE-2008-4474
First published: Tue Oct 07 2008(Updated: )
freeradius-dialupadmin in freeradius 2.0.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files in (1) backup_radacct, (2) clean_radacct, (3) monthly_tot_stats, (4) tot_stats, and (5) truncate_radacct.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =2.0.4 | |
| FreeRADIUS | =2.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00271.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496389
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30901
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32170
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/freeradius-dialupadmin
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-12/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33151
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4474?
CVE-2008-4474 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to perform symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4474?
To fix CVE-2008-4474, upgrade FreeRADIUS to a version later than 2.0.4 that addresses this symlink vulnerability.
What versions of FreeRADIUS are affected by CVE-2008-4474?
CVE-2008-4474 specifically affects FreeRADIUS version 2.0.4.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-4474 facilitate?
CVE-2008-4474 can facilitate symlink attacks, allowing local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4474?
No official patch is listed for CVE-2008-4474; upgrading to a secure version is recommended.
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