CVE-2008-4964: Medium severity krzysztof kozlowski konwert vulnerability
Published Nov 6, 2008
·Updated
filters/any-UTF8 in konwert 1.8 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/any-##### temporary file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Krzysztof Kozlowski Konwert=1.8
Event History
Nov 6, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4964?
CVE-2008-4964 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to delete arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4964?
To fix CVE-2008-4964, update to a newer version of Konwert that addresses the symlink vulnerability.
3
What effect does CVE-2008-4964 have on system security?
CVE-2008-4964 allows local users to exploit the application to delete files, which can lead to system compromise.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2008-4964?
CVE-2008-4964 affects users running Konwert version 1.8, particularly on systems where unprivileged users have access.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-4964?
The vulnerability in CVE-2008-4964 is due to a symlink attack that allows local users to manipulate temporary files.