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6.9

cdrw-taper 0.4 local users can overwrite any file

CVE-2008-4945 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The cdrw-taper version 0.4 program creates a temporary folder named /tmp/amlabel-cdrw. A user who can place a symbolic link in that folder could cause the program to replace any file on the system with their choosing. Keep the software updated or restrict write access to the temporary directory to stop this from happening.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
tivano cdrw-taper 0.4
cpe:2.3:a:tivano:cdrw-taper:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
amlabel-cdrw in cdrw-taper 0.4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack involving a /tmp/amlabel-cdrw.##### temporary directory.
amlabel-cdrw in cdrw-taper 0.4 might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack involving a /tmp/amlabel-cdrw.##### temporary directory.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
6.9 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-59Link Following
Timeline
Published5 Nov 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-4945 · NVD
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