CVE-2008-4639

Description

jhead.c in Matthias Wandel jhead 2.84 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/jhead/+bug/271020
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/5 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/06/5 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/16/3 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/15/6 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4639?
CVE-2008-4639 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4639?
To fix CVE-2008-4639, 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-2008-4639 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4639 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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