os-prober in os-prober 1.17 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/mounted-map or (2) /tmp/raided-map temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "the insecure code path should only ever run inside a d-i environment, which has no non-root users.
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| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | os-prober in os-prober 1.17 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/mounted-map or (2) /tmp/raided-map temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "the insecure code path should only ever run inside a d-i environment, which has no non-root users. |
Information
Published : 2008-11-18 16:00
Updated : 2024-04-11 00:44
NVD link : CVE-2008-5135
Mitre link : CVE-2008-5135
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-5135
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Products Affected
debian
- os-prober
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')