CVE-2008-3216 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in ProjectL's save function, requiring local access.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-3216?
CVE-2008-3216 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The save function in br/prefmanager.d in projectl 1.001 creates a projectL.prf file in the current working directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Projectl.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3216?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-3216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3216 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-3216, GHSA-8qwf-cxw2-23h9.