CVE-2008-2232

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions afuse version 0.2

Description The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the afuse package of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by a local attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Specifically, the expand template function in afuse.c is vulnerable to shell metacharacters in a pathname, allowing local users to gain privileges.

Recommendations For afuse version 0.2, consider restricting access to the expand template function in afuse.c to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using pathnames with shell metacharacters in the affected function.