HIGH
CVE-2008-4636
CWE-78Published: November 27, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-4636 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://osvdb.org/50284Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32832Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32464Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00003.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://osvdb.org/50284Broken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32832Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32464Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46879Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-4636
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 27, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-78)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-4636 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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