CVE-2008-4440 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in the feta to-upgrade plugin.
- 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-2008-4440?
CVE-2008-4440 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The to-upgrade plugin in feta 1.4.16 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink on the (1) /tmp/feta.install.$USER and (2) /tmp/feta.avail.$USER temporary files.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Feta.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4440?
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-2008-4440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1643-1, GHSA-rhm2-xq3f-f6vj.