CrossFire 1.11.0 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in CrossFire 1.11.0. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-4908. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in CrossFire 1.11.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. 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 integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

maps/Info/combine.pl in CrossFire crossfire-maps 1.11.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

The weakness was shared 11/03/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4908 since 11/03/2008. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44841), SecurityFocus (BID 30893†) and Secunia (SA32487†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

• CrossFire

Version

• 1.11.0

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Highly functional

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/28/2008 🔍
10/31/2008 +64 days 🔍
11/03/2008 +3 days 🔍
11/03/2008 +0 days 🔍
11/03/2008 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2325 days 🔍
10/13/2018 +1306 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2008-4908 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44824
X-Force: 44841 - crossfire-maps combine.pl symlink
SecurityFocus: 30893 - Crossfire crossfire-maps Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 32487 - CrossFire Map Pack combine.pl Insecure Temporary Files, Not Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/13/2018 08:52
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (50), 10/13/2018 08:52 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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