PT-2008-6290 · Linux Test · Ltp

Dmitry E. Oboukhov · Published 2008-11-18 · Updated 2017-08-08 · CVE-2008-5145

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.9

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ltp version 20060918

Description The issue allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/runltp.mainmenu temporary file.

Recommendations For ltp version 20060918, consider restricting access to the ltpmenu component to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the ltpmenu in ltp until a patch is available.

Fix

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-5145

Affected Products

Ltp

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5145 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46715 · Note
• http://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2008/08/msg00285.html · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/32414 · Note