Vulnerability Description
yast2-backup 2.14.2 through 2.16.6 on SUSE Linux and Novell Linux allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in filenames used by the backup process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Linux Desktop | 9 |
| Novell | Open Enterprise Server | - |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 8 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Suse | Yast2-Backup | >= 2.14.2, <= 2.16.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/50284Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32832Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32464Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/50284Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32832Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32464Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4636?
CVE-2008-4636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). yast2-backup 2.14.2 through 2.16.6 on SUSE Linux and Novell Linux allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in filenames used by the backup process.
How severe is CVE-2008-4636?
CVE-2008-4636 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Linux Desktop, Novell Open Enterprise Server, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop.