CVE-2008-4476
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CVE-2008-4476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. sympa.pl in sympa 5.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sympa_aliases.$$ temporary file. NOTE: wwsympa.fcgi was also reported, but the issue occurred in a dead function, so it is not a vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
sympa.pl in sympa 5.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/sympa_aliases.$$ temporary file. NOTE: wwsympa.fcgi was also reported, but the issue occurred in a dead function, so it is not a vulnerability.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sympa | Sympa | 5.3.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31458Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31458Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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