medium6.9Public exploit code
CVE-2008-5377
pstopdf in CUPS 1.3.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/pstopdf.log temporary file, a different vulnerability th…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- CUPS < 1.3.8-4 - Local Privilege Escalation2008-12-22 · local · multiple · Verified
Impact
pstopdf in CUPS 1.3.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/pstopdf.log temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-1333.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cups | Version 1.3.8 |