CVE-2008-4997

dfxml-invoice in datafreedom-perl 0.1.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/zenity temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that the vector is solely "an EXAMPLE used in the manpage.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:pilot-qof:datafreedom-perl:0.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 02:02

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Summary ** DISPUTED ** dfxml-invoice in datafreedom-perl 0.1.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/zenity temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that the vector is solely "an EXAMPLE used in the manpage." dfxml-invoice in datafreedom-perl 0.1.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/zenity temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this vulnerability, stating that the vector is solely "an EXAMPLE used in the manpage.

Information

Published : 2008-11-07 19:36

Updated : 2024-04-11 00:44


NVD link : CVE-2008-4997

Mitre link : CVE-2008-4997

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-4997


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Products Affected

pilot-qof

  • datafreedom-perl
CWE
CWE-59

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