CVE-2008-4553 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 15 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in qemu-make-debian-root, requiring a patched Debian package.

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-2008-4553?

CVE-2008-4553 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Qemu Qemu, published on 15 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

qemu-make-debian-root in qemu 0.9.1-5 on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files and directories.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qemu Qemu.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4553?

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-2008-4553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-4553, DSA-1657-1, GHSA-5642-4rj6-w59m.