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CVE-2008-4951

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2008-4951 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dtc 0.29.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/awstats.log, (b) /tmp/spam.log.#####, and (c) /tmp/spam_err.log temporary files, related to the (1) accesslog.php and (2) sa-wrapper scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dtc 0.29.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/awstats.log, (b) /tmp/spam.log.#####, and (c) /tmp/spam_err.log temporary files, related to the (1) accesslog.php and (2) sa-wrapper scripts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GplhostDtc-Common0.29.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4951?
dtc 0.29.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/awstats.log, (b) /tmp/spam.log.#####, and (c) /tmp/spam_err.log temporary files, related to the (1) accesslog.php and (2) sa-wrapper scripts.
How severe is CVE-2008-4951?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4951 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4951?
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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Source: NVD / NIST