CVE-2008-4973

i2myspell in myspell 3.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/i2my#####.1 and (2) /tmp/i2my#####.2 temporary files.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:myspell:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2008-11-06 15:55

Updated : 2023-12-10 10:51


NVD link : CVE-2008-4973

Mitre link : CVE-2008-4973

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-4973


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Products Affected

debian

  • myspell
CWE
CWE-59

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