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CVE-2008-0167 Detail

Description

The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.


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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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Hyperlink Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/30088 Vendor Advisory 
http://secunia.com/advisories/30088 Vendor Advisory 
http://secunia.com/advisories/30286 Vendor Advisory 
http://secunia.com/advisories/30286 Vendor Advisory 
http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/g/gforge/gforge_4.5.14-22etch8.diff.gz
http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/g/gforge/gforge_4.5.14-22etch8.diff.gz
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1577 Patch 
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1577 Patch 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29215
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29215
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1537/references
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1537/references
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42456
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42456

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2008-0167
NVD Published Date:
05/18/2008
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE