CVE-2008-4832
Medium
Description
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.9
Exploit probability21. percentile0.3%
ProductRpath Initscripts
PublishedNov 17, 2008
First seenNov 17, 2008
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| rpath initscripts | 8.12-8.21, 8.56.15-0.1 | — |
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