rPath initscripts 8.12-8.21/8.56.15-0.1 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in rPath initscripts 8.12-8.21/8.56.15-0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4832. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in rPath initscripts 8.12-8.21/8.56.15-0.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was published 11/17/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at issues.rpath.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4832 since 10/31/2008. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46700) and Secunia (SA32710†). Similar entry is available at VDB-44232. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

rPath

Name

initscripts

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/31/2008 🔍
11/13/2008 +13 days 🔍
11/17/2008 +4 days 🔍
11/17/2008 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2311 days 🔍
10/14/2018 +1307 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: issues.rpath.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4832 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4832
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45060
X-Force: 46700 - rPath initscripts package /etc/rc.sysinit symlink
Secunia: 32710 - rPath update for initscripts, Not Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/14/2018 08:42
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (48), 10/14/2018 08:42 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:EA6:103