CVE-2008-4976: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4976: ogle 0.9.2 and ogle-mmx 0.9.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /t...

ogle 0.9.2 and ogle-mmx 0.9.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/ogle_audio.#####, (b) /tmp/ogle_cli.#####, (c) /tmp/ogle_ctrl.#####, (d) /tmp/ogle_gui.#####, (e) /tmp/ogle_mpeg_ps.#####, (f) /tmp/ogle_mpeg_vs.#####, (g) /tmp/ogle_nav.#####, and (h) /tmp/ogle_vout.#####, temporary files, related to the (1) ogle_audio_debug, (2) ogle_cli_debug, (3) ogle_ctrl_debug, (4) ogle_gui_debug, (5) ogle_mpeg_ps_debug, (6) ogle_mpeg_vs_debug, (7) ogle_nav_debug, and (8) ogle_vout_debug scripts.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-4976 is a local file overwrite flaw in legacy ogle DVD player packages. The affected debug scripts create predictable temporary files in /tmp, allowing a local user to redirect writes through symbolic links. Business urgency is usually limited unless multi-user systems or privileged automation still run ogle or ogle-mmx 0.9.2. Likely exposure is narrow: legacy Linux systems with ogle or ogle-mmx 0.9.2 installed, especially shared systems where untrusted local users can access /tmp and trigger or influence the debug scripts. Treat this as a legacy local-risk cleanup item, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize it on shared Linux servers or systems where privileged users may run the affected scripts. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for ogle and ogle-mmx 0.9.2 installations.; Remove ogle packages if no longer required.; Check Debian, Gentoo, and vendor package guidance for fixed or retired packages..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 6, 2008, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
ogledvdplayer-file-symlink(44832)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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