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CVE-2008-5704

7.6 · HIGH

src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gpsdrive-unit-test/proc temporary file, a differen…

Published Dec 22, 2008gpsdriveCWE-59EPSS 1.19%

Overview

CVE-2008-5704 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gpsdrive gpsdrive. It was published on December 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

src/unit_test.c in gpsdrive (aka gpsdrive-scripts) 2.10~pre4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gpsdrive-unit-test/proc temporary file, a different vector than CVE-2008-4959 and CVE-2008-5380.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gpsdrive. Update gpsdrive to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
gpsdrivegpsdrive0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=508597Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/17/15Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=508597Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/17/15

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5704?

CVE-2008-5704 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gpsdrive gpsdrive. It was published on December 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5704?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5704?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gpsdrive. Update gpsdrive to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5704?

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