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CVE-2008-5373

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Published: Dec 8, 2008Modified: Apr 23, 2026

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6.9
Vector
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitability: 3.4 / Impact: 10.0
Source: NVD

Description

mtx-changer.Adic-Scalar-24 in bacula-common 2.4.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/mtx.##### temporary file, probably a related issue to CVE-2005-2995.

Affected (1)

Products: Bacula: Bacula
Bacula
1 product
Bacula
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Bacula
Version 2.4.2

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (4)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing ListTechnical Description
Source: cve@mitre.org
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Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListTechnical Description
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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