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CVE-2008-4190

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

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CVE-2008-4190 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the (1) ipseclive.conn and (2) ipsec.olts.remote.log temporary files. NOTE: in many distributions and the upstream version, this tool has been disabled.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the (1) ipseclive.conn and (2) ipsec.olts.remote.log temporary files. NOTE: in many distributions and the upstream version, this tool has been disabled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.11%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenswanOpenswan1.0.4
OpenswanOpenswan1.0.5
OpenswanOpenswan1.0.6
OpenswanOpenswan1.0.7
OpenswanOpenswan1.0.8
OpenswanOpenswan1.0.9
OpenswanOpenswan2.1.1
OpenswanOpenswan2.1.2
OpenswanOpenswan2.1.4
OpenswanOpenswan2.1.5
OpenswanOpenswan2.1.6
OpenswanOpenswan2.2
OpenswanOpenswan2.3
XeleranceOpenswan2.3.1
XeleranceOpenswan2.4.0
XeleranceOpenswan2.4.2
XeleranceOpenswan2.4.4
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.03
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.04
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.05
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.06
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.07
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.08
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.09
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.10
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.11
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.12
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.13
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.14
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.15
XeleranceOpenswan2.6.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4190?
The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the (1) ipseclive.conn and (2) ipsec.olts.remote.log temporary files. NOTE: in many distributions and the upstream version, this tool has been disabled.
How severe is CVE-2008-4190?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4190 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4190?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST