CVE-2008-3929 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 4 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in Ampache, potentially compromising system integrity.

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-2008-3929?

CVE-2008-3929 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Sep 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

gather-messages.sh in Ampache 3.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/filelist temporary file.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3929?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ampache Ampache.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3929?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3929 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-2008-3929 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3929 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjvr-7m59-jj7m.