CVE-2008-4832

Description

rc.sysinit in initscripts 8.12-8.21 and 8.56.15-0.1 on rPath allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a directory under (1) /var/lock or (2) /var/run. NOTE: this issue exists because of a race condition in an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3524. NOTE: exploitation may require an unusual scenario in which rc.sysinit is executed other than at boot time.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32710 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46700 vdb entry
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2857
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0318

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4832?
CVE-2008-4832 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4832?
To fix CVE-2008-4832, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4832 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4832 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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