Vulnerability Description
qioadmin in the Quick I/O for Database feature in Symantec Veritas File System (VxFS) on HP-UX, and before 5.0 MP3 on Solaris, Linux, and AIX, allows local users to read arbitrary files by causing qioadmin to write a file's content to standard error in an error message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Veritas File System | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/310872.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.security-objectives.com/advisories/SECOBJSADV-2008-05.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497675/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31679
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2875Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46009
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/310872.htmPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.security-objectives.com/advisories/SECOBJSADV-2008-05.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497675/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31679
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2875Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46009
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4638?
CVE-2008-4638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). qioadmin in the Quick I/O for Database feature in Symantec Veritas File System (VxFS) on HP-UX, and before 5.0 MP3 on Solaris, Linux, and AIX, allows local users to read arbitrary files by causing qio...
How severe is CVE-2008-4638?
CVE-2008-4638 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Veritas File System.