CVE-2008-1901 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary lock file in aptlinex.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1901?
CVE-2008-1901 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
aptlinex before 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gambas-apt.lock temporary file.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1901?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Aptlinex.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1901?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1901 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-1901 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1901 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8v2-49fm-h484.