CVE-2008-6397 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in the sgml2x rlatex component.
- 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-2008-6397?
CVE-2008-6397 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Mar 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rlatex in AlcoveBook sgml2x 1.0.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6397?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alcovebook Sgml2x.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6397?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-6397 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6397 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-6397, GHSA-r5rc-2f7j-5xx4.