CVE-2008-4311
First published: Wed Dec 10 2008(Updated: )
The default configuration of system.conf in D-Bus (aka DBus) before 1.2.6 omits the send_type attribute in certain rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by (1) sending messages, related to send_requested_reply; and possibly (2) receiving messages, related to receive_requested_reply.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop D-Bus | <=1.2.4 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.1 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.2 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.3 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.4 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.5 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.6 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.7 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.8 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.9 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.10 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.11 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.12 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.13 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.20 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.21 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.22 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.23 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.23.1 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.23.2 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.23.3 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.31 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.32 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.33 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.34 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.35 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.35.1 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.35.2 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.36 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.36.1 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.36.2 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.50 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.60 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.61 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.62 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.90 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.91 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =0.92 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.0 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.0-rc1 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.0-rc2 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.0-rc3 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.1.0 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.1.1 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.1.2 | |
| Freedesktop D-Bus | =1.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=206797
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/dbus/2008-December/010702.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32674
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=474895
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-December/msg00436.html
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=18229
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33047
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=503532
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33055
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34360
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00010.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3355
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00094.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47138
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4311?
CVE-2008-4311 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4311?
To fix CVE-2008-4311, upgrade D-Bus to version 1.2.6 or later where the issue has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-4311?
CVE-2008-4311 affects all versions of D-Bus prior to 1.2.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4311?
CVE-2008-4311 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability stemming from improper access controls.
Can CVE-2008-4311 affect remote users?
No, CVE-2008-4311 can only be exploited by local users on the affected system.
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