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CVE-2008-4636

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 filenam…

Published 17 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.2
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.5%
percentile 41%
Public exploits
0
none known

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.2AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command

References

  • securityfocus.com /bid/32464 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/32832 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • osvdb.org /50284 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB, x_transferred
  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/46879 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • lists.opensuse.org /opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE, x_transferred

Sources

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