CVE-2008-4993 describes a symlink attack vulnerability in qemu-dm.debug within Xen 3.2.1, allowing local users to overwrite arbitrary files through manipulation of the /tmp/args temporary file. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.9, indicating high severity with local access, medium attack complexity, and complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Despite its potential impact, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xen:xen:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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