CVE-2008-4998

postinst in twiki 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/twiki temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "this bug is invalid.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:twiki:twiki:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 00:53

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=494648 - () http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=494648 -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2 -
References () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770 - () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770 -
References () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235802 - () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235802 -

07 Nov 2023, 02:02

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Summary ** DISPUTED ** postinst in twiki 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/twiki temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "this bug is invalid." postinst in twiki 4.1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/twiki temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating "this bug is invalid.

Information

Published : 2008-11-07 19:36

Updated : 2024-11-21 00:53


NVD link : CVE-2008-4998

Mitre link : CVE-2008-4998

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-4998


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Products Affected

twiki

  • twiki
CWE
CWE-59

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