Python 2.4.5 tmp$RANDOM.tmp link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Python 2.4.5 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument tmp$RANDOM.tmp causes link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-4108. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Python 2.4.5 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument tmp$RANDOM.tmp 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:

Tools/faqwiz/move-faqwiz.sh (aka the generic FAQ wizard moving tool) in Python 2.4.5 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a tmp$RANDOM.tmp temporary file. NOTE: there may not be common usage scenarios in which tmp$RANDOM.tmp is located in an untrusted directory.

The weakness was shared 09/18/2008 as Bug 462326 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4108 since 09/15/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as highly functional.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45161), SecurityFocus (BID 31184†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1020904†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Name

Python

Version

2.4.5

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/15/2008 🔍
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09/18/2008 +3 days 🔍
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09/22/2008 +4 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2367 days 🔍
10/08/2018 +1301 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 462326
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-4108 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4108
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44089
X-Force: 45161 - Python move-faqwiz.sh symlink
SecurityFocus: 31184 - Python 'move-faqwiz.sh' Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1020904
Vupen: ADV-2008-2659

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/08/2018 08:07
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (58), 10/08/2018 08:07 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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