CVE-2009-3304: Low severity gforge vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2009
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Updated

GForge 4.5.14, 4.7 rc2, and 4.8.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on authorizedkeys files in users' home directories, related to deb-specific/sshdumpupdate.pl and cronjobs/cvs-cron/sshcreate.php.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GForge=4.8.2
GForge=4.7-rc2
GForge=4.5.14

Event History

Dec 4, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3304?

CVE-2009-3304 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation through symlink attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3304?

To fix CVE-2009-3304, ensure that authorized_keys files are protected from symlink attacks, and consider upgrading to a patched version of GForge.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-3304?

Users of GForge versions 4.5.14, 4.7 rc2, and 4.8.2 are affected by CVE-2009-3304.

4

What type of attack is described in CVE-2009-3304?

CVE-2009-3304 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

5

What components are related to CVE-2009-3304?

CVE-2009-3304 is related to deb-specific scripts like ssh_dump_update.pl and cronjobs for ssh_create.php.

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