CVE-2009-0416: Medium severity Standards Based Linux Instrumentation sblim-sfcb vulnerability
The SSL certificate setup program (genSslCert.sh) in Standards Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) sblim-sfcb 1.3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /var/tmp/key.pem, (2) /var/tmp/cert.pem, and (3) /var/tmp/ssl.cnf temporary files.
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What is the severity of CVE-2009-0416?
The severity of CVE-2009-0416 is classified as medium with a CVSS score of 6.9.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2009-0416?
CVE-2009-0416 has a risk rating of 59, indicating a moderate level of potential impact.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0416?
To fix CVE-2009-0416, ensure that the SSL certificate setup script does not allow symlink attacks and restrict access to the temporary files.
What types of attacks does CVE-2009-0416 allow?
CVE-2009-0416 allows local users to perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files.
Which files are vulnerable in CVE-2009-0416?
CVE-2009-0416 impacts the temporary files /var/tmp/key.pem, /var/tmp/cert.pem, and /var/tmp/ssl.cnf.