CVE-2008-4636 json
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 filenam…
published 2008-11-27 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4616
- 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 41%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41% 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-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory, patch, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32464
vdb-entry, broken-link, patch, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32832
third-party-advisory, broken-link, patch, vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/50284
vdb-entry, broken-link
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46879
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4636
- NVD CVE-2008-4636
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