Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a Trojan horse .valgrindrc file in the current working directory, as demonstrated using a malicious --db-command options. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed, but CVE is including this issue because execution of a program from an untrusted directory is a common scenario.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Valgrind | Valgrind | <= 3.4.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200902-03.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=200901032045.17604.jsew
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/27/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/28/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/9
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200902-03.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=200901032045.17604.jsew
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/27/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/28/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/5
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4865?
CVE-2008-4865 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a Trojan horse .valgrindrc file in the current working directory, as demonstrated usin...
How severe is CVE-2008-4865?
CVE-2008-4865 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-2008-4865?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Valgrind Valgrind.