CVE-2008-4589

Name: CVE-2008-4589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T22:45:31.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4589 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the tvtumin.sys kernel driver in Lenovo Rescue and Recovery 4.20, including 4.20.0511 and 4.20.0512, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the tvtumin.sys kernel driver in Lenovo Rescue and Recovery 4.20, including 4.20.0511 and 4.20.0512, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Resuce And Recovery	4.20
Lenovo	Resuce And Recovery	4.20.0511
Lenovo	Resuce And Recovery	4.20.0512

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4589?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the tvtumin.sys kernel driver in Lenovo Rescue and Recovery 4.20, including 4.20.0511 and 4.20.0512, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.

How severe is CVE-2008-4589?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4589 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4589?

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