CVE-2008-4589 json
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 l…
published 2008-10-15 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4569
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 44%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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www-307.ibm.com
/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-70699.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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www-307.ibm.com
/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-4Q2QAK.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31737
vdb-entry, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/32252
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/497277/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/4421
third-party-advisory
- isecpartners.com /advisories/2008-02-lenovornr.txt
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2806
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021041
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45839
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4589
- NVD CVE-2008-4589
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