CVE-2008-4986: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4986: wims 3.62 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/env#####, (b) /t...

wims 3.62 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/env#####, (b) /tmp/sed#####, and (c) /tmp/referer-home.log temporary files, related to the (1) coqweb and (2) account.sh scripts.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-4986 is an old WIMS 3.62 issue where local users could abuse predictable temporary files to overwrite other files. It is not a remote internet-facing bug by itself, but it matters on shared systems or servers where untrusted users can run code locally. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running WIMS 3.62, especially multi-user Unix-like hosts or environments where untrusted users have local shell or application-level execution. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless WIMS 3.62 runs on a shared or semi-trusted host. Prioritize remediation where local users, students, tenants, or application accounts can execute code. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or upgrade any WIMS 3.62 installations.; Check Debian, Gentoo, and upstream WIMS guidance for fixed packages or patches.; Restrict local access to hosts running affected WIMS versions..

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
wims-coqweb-account-symlink(46510)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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