CVE-2008-4085
UnknownEPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2008-4085 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. plaiter in Plait before 1.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) cut.$$, (2) head.$$, (3) awk.$$, and (4) ps.$$ temporary files in /tmp/.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
plaiter in Plait before 1.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) cut.$$, (2) head.$$, (3) awk.$$, and (4) ps.$$ temporary files in /tmp/.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenjungels | Plait | <= 1.5.2 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.50 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.51 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.52 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.53 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.54 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.55 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.55.1 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.55.2 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 0.99 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.0 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.1 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.1.1 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.2.1 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.3 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.4 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.4.1 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.4.2 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.5 |
| Stephenjungels | Plait | 1.5.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31617Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31617Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-4085?
plaiter in Plait before 1.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) cut.$$, (2) head.$$, (3) awk.$$, and (4) ps.$$ temporary files in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2008-4085?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4085 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4085?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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