CVE-2008-4638: Infoleak
First published: Tue Oct 21 2008(Updated: )
qioadmin in the Quick I/O for Database feature in Symantec Veritas File System (VxFS) on HP-UX, and before 5.0 MP3 on Solaris, Linux, and AIX, allows local users to read arbitrary files by causing qioadmin to write a file's content to standard error in an error message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Veritas File System | =5.0-mp2 | |
| Symantec Veritas File System | =5.0-mp2 | |
| Symantec Veritas File System | =5.0-mp2 | |
| Symantec Veritas File System | =unknown-unknown |
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Reference Links
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/310872.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31679
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20.html
- http://www.security-objectives.com/advisories/SECOBJSADV-2008-05.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2875
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46009
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497675/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4638?
CVE-2008-4638 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
What functionality does CVE-2008-4638 affect in the Symantec Veritas File System?
CVE-2008-4638 affects the qioadmin command within the Quick I/O for Database feature.
How can local users exploit CVE-2008-4638?
Local users can exploit CVE-2008-4638 to read arbitrary files by triggering error messages that display file contents.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4638?
Yes, Symantec has released updates that address the vulnerability associated with CVE-2008-4638.
Which systems are impacted by CVE-2008-4638?
CVE-2008-4638 affects Symantec Veritas File System 5.0 MP2 on HP-UX, Solaris, Linux, and AIX systems.
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