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.
                
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| References | () http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00283.html - | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32740 - | 
Information
                Published : 2008-12-08 23:30
Updated : 2025-04-09 00:30
NVD link : CVE-2008-5366
Mitre link : CVE-2008-5366
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-5366
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Products Affected
                marco_d\'itri
- ppp
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-59
                        
            Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
