CVE-2008-1832

Description

lib/prefs.tcl in Cecilia 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the csvers temporary file.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=476321
http://secunia.com/advisories/29832 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41837 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28805 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1832?
CVE-2008-1832 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1832?
To fix CVE-2008-1832, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-1832 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1832 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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