CVE-2008-4983

scilab-bin 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/SciLink#####1, (b) /tmp/SciLink#####2, (c) /tmp/SciLink#####3, (d) /tmp/*.#####, (e) /tmp/*.#####.res, (f) /tmp/*.#####.err, and (g) /tmp/*.#####.diff temporary files, related to the (1) scilink, (2) scidoc, and (3) scidem scripts.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:scilab:scilab-bin:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2008-11-06 15:55

Updated : 2024-02-28 11:21


NVD link : CVE-2008-4983

Mitre link : CVE-2008-4983

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-4983


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Products Affected

scilab

  • scilab-bin
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')