xmlfile.py in aptoncd 0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/aptoncd temporary file.
                
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| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://bugs.debian.org/496390 - | |
| References | () http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/aptoncd - Exploit | |
| References | () http://uvw.ru/report.lenny.txt - | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2 - | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30882 - | |
| References | () https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770 - | |
| References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44756 - | 
Information
                Published : 2008-11-05 15:00
Updated : 2025-04-09 00:30
NVD link : CVE-2008-4940
Mitre link : CVE-2008-4940
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-4940
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Products Affected
                aptoncd
- aptoncd
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-59
                        
            Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
