CVE-2008-5374

bash: Insecure temporary file use in aliasconv.sh, aliasconv.bash, cshtobash (symlink attack)

Published Dec 8, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
bash-doc 3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/cb#####.? temporary file, related to the (1) aliasconv.sh, (2) aliasconv.bash, and (3) cshtobash scripts.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5351 bash-doc 3.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/cb#####.? temporary file, related to the (1) aliasconv.sh, (2) aliasconv.bash, and (3) cshtobash scripts.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:49 AM
Reserved
Dec 8, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 8, 2008, 11:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 13, 2008, 12:00 AM