CVE-2008-5135: Medium severity Debian Os-prober vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2008

Updated

DISPUTED os-prober in os-prober 1.17 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/mounted-map or (2) /tmp/raided-map temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "the insecure code path should only ever run inside a d-i environment, which has no non-root users."

Affected Software

1 affected component

Debian Os-prober=1.17

Event History

Nov 18, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Description

Disputed

04:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5135?

The severity of CVE-2008-5135 is considered low as it involves a local file overwrite vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5135?

To fix CVE-2008-5135, ensure the os-prober 1.17 is updated to a version that addresses the symlink attack.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5135?

CVE-2008-5135 affects local users of os-prober 1.17 in Debian systems.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5135?

CVE-2008-5135 is a local file overwrite vulnerability due to a symlink attack.

Is CVE-2008-5135 still a threat?

CVE-2008-5135 is not currently considered a major threat due to its low severity and the specific environment it affects.