CVE-2008-2266 describes a local file overwrite vulnerability in UUDeview 0.5.20, specifically within the uulib/uunconc.c component, which also affects nzbget prior to version 0.3.0. This flaw allows a local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files through a symlink attack on temporary files generated by the tempnam function. Rated with a CVSS score of 4.4, this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires local access, but could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Its EPSS score is very low, indicating a minimal likelihood of exploitation. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available through Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also non-existent, suggesting a lack of widespread attention or concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.0aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.1.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nzbget:nzbget:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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