CVE-2008-4994

xmcd 2.6 - Arbitrary File Overwrite via Symlink Attack on Temporary File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The (1) ncsarmt and (2) ncsawrap scripts in xmcd 2.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/Mosaic.*pid temporary file.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
Issue Tracking x_refsource_confirm
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46550
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32288
Issue Tracking x_refsource_confirm
http://bugs.debian.org/496416

Scores

EPSS 0.0043
EPSS Percentile 34.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (1)
ti_kan/xmcd 2.6
Published Nov 07, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026