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.
References
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 00:53
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References | () http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=494648 - | |
References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2 - | |
References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770 - | |
References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235802 - |
07 Nov 2023, 02:02
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Summary | 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')