CVE-2008-5394
First published: Tue Dec 09 2008(Updated: )
/bin/login in shadow 4.0.18.1 in Debian GNU/Linux, and probably other Linux distributions, allows local users in the utmp group to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file referenced in a line (aka ut_line) field in a utmp entry.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow-utils | =4.0.18.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/332198
- http://bugs.debian.org/505071
- http://bugs.debian.org/505271
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32552
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-695-1
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4695
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-24.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:062
- http://osvdb.org/52200
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47037
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7313
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498769/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5394?
CVE-2008-5394 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5394?
To fix CVE-2008-5394, upgrade to the latest version of the shadow package that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5394?
CVE-2008-5394 affects local users in the utmp group on systems running shadow version 4.0.18.1 and possibly other versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-5394 involve?
CVE-2008-5394 involves a symlink attack that allows overwriting of arbitrary files.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-5394?
The impact of CVE-2008-5394 is that it may allow unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive files on the system.
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