CVE-2008-4636

Name: CVE-2008-4636
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-27T00:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4636 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Suse	Yast2-Backup	>= 2.14.2, <= 2.16.6

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/50284Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/32832Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32464Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/50284Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/32832Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32464Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 filenames used by the backup process.

How severe is CVE-2008-4636?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4636 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4636?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-4636?

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Source: NVD / NIST