CVE-2017-8108

Published: Jun 8, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Affected (1)

Products: Cisofy: Lynis

Cisofy

1 product

Lynis

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Cisofy Lynis	Before 2.5.0

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 (10)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99288

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://cisofy.com/security/cve/cve-2017-8108/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis/releases/tag/2.5.0

Source: cve@mitre.org

MitigationThird Party Advisory

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UJXMPYANXHI25NQZ36QMXNXANDRAA5YG/

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZJHLLWNW7NASVXCK24YBSIUQQPWGCMB5/

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99288