CVE-2008-5374
Description
From CVE.org
bash-doc 3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/cb#####.? temporary file, related to the (1) aliasconv.sh, (2) aliasconv.bash, and (3) cshtobash scripts.
Statement
This issue has been addressed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 via RHSA-2011:0261 advisory. This issue has been addressed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 via RHSA-2011:1073 advisory.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
CVSS v2 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 1.2 | 6.9 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Local | Local | N/A |
| Access Complexity | High | Medium | N/A |
| Authentication | None | None | N/A |
| Confidentiality Impact | None | Complete | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | Partial | Complete | N/A |
| Availability Impact | None | Complete | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
NVD: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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