CVE-2008-4973
First published: Thu Nov 06 2008(Updated: )
i2myspell in myspell 3.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/i2my#####.1 and (2) /tmp/i2my#####.2 temporary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Myspell | =3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://bugs.debian.org/496392
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/myspell-tools
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30929
- http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44830
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4973?
CVE-2008-4973 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to exploit symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4973?
To fix CVE-2008-4973, update the myspell package to a version that includes the patch addressing symlink vulnerabilities.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-4973?
CVE-2008-4973 affects local users of myspell version 3.1 running on Debian systems.
What exploit does CVE-2008-4973 enable?
CVE-2008-4973 enables local users to overwrite arbitrary files through a symlink attack on temporary files.
Is CVE-2008-4973 still a threat?
The threat level of CVE-2008-4973 depends on the presence of an unpatched version of myspell 3.1 on systems in use.
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