PT-2008-6959 · Suse · Yast2-Backup

CVE-2008-4636 · Published 1970-01-01 · Updated 2024-02-08

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions yast2-backup versions 2.14.2 through 2.16.6

Description The issue allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in filenames used by the backup process, potentially leading to a violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. This can be exploited locally.

Recommendations For yast2-backup versions 2.14.2 through 2.16.6, consider restricting access to the backup process to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using filenames with shell metacharacters in the backup process.

Fix

OS Command Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-04269

BDU:2015-05140

CVE-2008-4636

Affected Products

Yast2-Backup

References · 9

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-05140 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-04269 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4636 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/32464 · Patch
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32832 · Vendor Advisory
• http://osvdb.org/50284 · Note
• https://suse.com/support/security/advisories/2008_54_yast2_backup.html · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879 · Note
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.html · Patch, Vendor Advisory