Vulnerability Description
The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the (1) ipseclive.conn and (2) ipsec.olts.remote.log temporary files. NOTE: in many distributions and the upstream version, this tool has been disabled.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openswan | Openswan | 1.0.4 |
| Xelerance | Openswan | 2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=496374Patch
- http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/openswan
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34182Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34472Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1760Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0402.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501624/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501640/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31243Patch
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=460425
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45250
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9135
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4190?
CVE-2008-4190 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the (1) ipseclive.c...
How severe is CVE-2008-4190?
CVE-2008-4190 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4190?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openswan Openswan, Xelerance Openswan.