CVE-2008-4636: Input Validation
First published: Thu Nov 27 2008(Updated: )
yast2-backup 2.14.2 through 2.16.6 on SUSE Linux and Novell Linux allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in filenames used by the backup process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Novell Linux Desktop | =9 | |
| SUSE Open Enterprise Server | ||
| openSUSE | =10.2 | |
| openSUSE | =10.3 | |
| openSUSE | =11.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =8 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =9 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =10-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =10-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =10-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =10-sp2 | |
| SUSE YaST2 Backup | >=2.14.2<=2.16.6 | |
| openSUSE Welcome | ||
| SUSE Linux | ||
| SUSE Linux | =9 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =10.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | ||
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =9 | |
| openSUSE | ||
| openSUSE | =10.2 | |
| openSUSE | =10.3 | |
| openSUSE | =11.0 | |
| SUSE YaST2 Backup | <=2.16.6 | |
| SUSE YaST2 Backup | =2.14.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4636?
CVE-2008-4636 has a medium severity rating as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4636?
To fix CVE-2008-4636, upgrade the yast2-backup package to version 2.16.7 or later.
Which versions of yast2-backup are affected by CVE-2008-4636?
yast2-backup versions 2.14.2 through 2.16.6 are affected by CVE-2008-4636.
Can CVE-2008-4636 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2008-4636 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2008-4636?
CVE-2008-4636 affects SUSE Linux and Novell Linux on systems running specific versions of yast2-backup.
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