CVE-2008-4440 describes a local file overwrite vulnerability in the to-upgrade plugin of feta 1.4.16, affecting Debian feta. An attacker can exploit this by creating a symlink to overwrite arbitrary files via specific temporary files in the /tmp directory. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires no authentication, allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:feta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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