CVE-2009-1962: Medium severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability
Xfig, possibly 3.2.5, allows local users to read and write arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) xfig-eps[PID], (2) xfig-pic[PID].pix, (3) xfig-pic[PID].err, (4) xfig-pcx[PID].pix, (5) xfig-xfigrc[PID], (6) xfig[PID], (7) xfig-print[PID], (8) xfig-export[PID].err, (9) xfig-batch[PID], (10) xfig-exp[PID], or (11) xfig-spell.[PID] temporary files, where [PID] is a process ID.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1962?
CVE-2009-1962 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for local users to exploit symlink vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1962?
To fix CVE-2009-1962, upgrade to a patched version of Xfig that addresses the symlink attack vector.
Which versions of Xfig are affected by CVE-2009-1962?
CVE-2009-1962 primarily affects Xfig version 3.2.5.
Is CVE-2009-1962 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2009-1962 affects various versions of Debian GNU/Linux, specifically versions 4.0 and 5.0.
What type of files can be compromised due to CVE-2009-1962?
CVE-2009-1962 allows local users to read and write arbitrary files through symlink attacks on various temporary files used by Xfig.