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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Marco D'itri ppp 2.4.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The postinst script in ppp 2.4.4rel on Debian GNU/Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/probe-finished or (2) /tmp/ppp-errors temporary file.
The weakness was published 12/08/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-5366 since 12/08/2008. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Similar entries are available at 46955, 45331, 45329 and 45328.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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Exploiting
Class: Link followingCWE: CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: Yes
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: lists.debian.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2008-5366 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 32740 - Debian 'ppp' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 03/17/2015 16:11Updated: 10/19/2018 08:10
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (46), 10/19/2018 08:10 (4)
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