CVE-2008-5135

os-prober in os-prober 1.17 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/mounted-map or (2) /tmp/raided-map temporary file. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "the insecure code path should only ever run inside a d-i environment, which has no non-root users.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:os-prober:1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2008-11-18 16:00

Updated : 2024-05-17 00:40


NVD link : CVE-2008-5135

Mitre link : CVE-2008-5135

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-5135


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Products Affected

debian

  • os-prober
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')