CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.4
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: ext/common/serverinstancedir.h in phusion passenger gem before 4.0.6 for ruby allows local users to gain privileges or possibly change the ownership of arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on a directory with a predictable name in /tmp/.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2013-09-30
Last Modified Date: 2013-10-10