CVE-2008-4639
First published: Tue Oct 21 2008(Updated: )
jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jhead | =2.6 | |
| Jhead | <=2.84 | |
| Jhead | =2.82 | |
| Jhead | =1.5 | |
| Jhead | =2.3 | |
| Jhead | =2.5 | |
| Jhead | =1.3 | |
| Jhead | =2.4-2 | |
| Jhead | =1.2 | |
| Jhead | =1.8 | |
| Jhead | =2.0 | |
| Jhead | =2.7 | |
| Jhead | =2.4-1 | |
| Jhead | =1.6 | |
| Jhead | =2.4 | |
| Jhead | =1.9 | |
| Jhead | =1.7 | |
| Jhead | =1.4 | |
| Jhead | =2.1 | |
| Jhead | =2.8 | |
| Jhead | =2.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4639?
CVE-2008-4639 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4639?
To fix CVE-2008-4639, upgrade jhead to version 2.85 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4639 allow?
CVE-2008-4639 allows local users to perform a symlink attack to overwrite arbitrary files.
Which versions of jhead are affected by CVE-2008-4639?
CVE-2008-4639 affects jhead versions up to and including 2.84.
Can CVE-2008-4639 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-4639 can only be exploited locally, as it requires local user access to the affected system.
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- version/jhead/2.6
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- version/jhead/1.8
- version/jhead/2.0
- version/jhead/2.7
- version/jhead/2.4-1
- version/jhead/1.6
- version/jhead/2.4
- version/jhead/1.9
- version/jhead/1.7
- version/jhead/1.4
- version/jhead/2.1
- version/jhead/2.8
- version/jhead/2.2