Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-4952 is a local file-overwrite issue in emacs-jabber 0.7.91. A local user could abuse predictable temporary log files in /tmp to cause files writable by the emacs-jabber process owner to be overwritten. This is mainly relevant to legacy multi-user Unix/Linux systems, not typical internet-facing exposure. Exposure is most likely on old systems still running emacs-jabber 0.7.91, especially shared hosts where untrusted local users have shell access. Internet-facing services are not indicated by the source bundle. Treat this as a legacy local privilege and integrity risk. It is unlikely to drive emergency action unless affected software exists on shared systems, but it should be removed or remediated during legacy platform cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for emacs-jabber 0.7.91 or older packaged builds.; Check Debian, Gentoo, or upstream guidance for fixed package availability.; Remove or disable emacs-jabber where it is no longer required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- emacsjabber-emacsjabber-symlink(46409)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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