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CVE-2008-4865

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2008-4865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a Trojan horse .valgrindrc file in the current working directory, as demonstrated using a malicious --db-command options. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed, but CVE is including this issue because execution of a program from an untrusted directory is a common scenario.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a Trojan horse .valgrindrc file in the current working directory, as demonstrated using a malicious --db-command options. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed, but CVE is including this issue because execution of a program from an untrusted directory is a common scenario.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ValgrindValgrind<= 3.4.0Rc1
ValgrindValgrind1.9.6—
ValgrindValgrind2.0.0—
ValgrindValgrind2.1.0—
ValgrindValgrind2.1.1—
ValgrindValgrind2.2.0—
ValgrindValgrind2.4.1—
ValgrindValgrind3.0.0—
ValgrindValgrind3.0.1—
ValgrindValgrind3.1.0—
ValgrindValgrind3.1.1—
ValgrindValgrind3.2.0—
ValgrindValgrind3.2.1—
ValgrindValgrind3.2.2—
ValgrindValgrind3.2.3—
ValgrindValgrind3.3.0—
ValgrindValgrind3.3.1—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4865?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a Trojan horse .valgrindrc file in the current working directory, as demonstrated using a malicious --db-command options. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed, but CVE is including this issue because execution of a program from an untrusted directory is a common scenario.
How severe is CVE-2008-4865?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4865 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4865?
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