CVE-2008-4553: High severity qemu vulnerability
Published Oct 15, 2008
·Updated
qemu-make-debian-root in qemu 0.9.1-5 on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files and directories.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Qemu Qemu=0.9.1-5
Debian Debian Linux
Event History
Oct 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:07 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4553?
CVE-2008-4553 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4553?
To fix CVE-2008-4553, upgrade to a patched version of QEMU that addresses this symlink vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4553 involve?
CVE-2008-4553 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to exploit temporary files and directories.
4
Which versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2008-4553?
CVE-2008-4553 specifically affects QEMU version 0.9.1-5.
5
Is CVE-2008-4553 applicable to all Debian systems?
CVE-2008-4553 is only applicable to Debian systems running the vulnerable version of QEMU.