CVE-2008-4832
rpath initscripts 8.12-8.21 and 8.56.15-0.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion via Symlink Attack on /var/lock or /var/run
Title source: llmDescription
rc.sysinit in initscripts 8.12-8.21 and 8.56.15-0.1 on rPath allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a directory under (1) /var/lock or (2) /var/run. NOTE: this issue exists because of a race condition in an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3524. NOTE: exploitation may require an unusual scenario in which rc.sysinit is executed other than at boot time.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46700
Issue Tracking x_refsource_confirm
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2857
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32710
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0318
Scores
EPSS
0.0028
EPSS Percentile
19.8%
Details
CWE
CWE-59
Status
published
Products (2)
rpath/initscripts
8.12-8.21
rpath/initscripts
8.56.15-0.1
Published
Nov 17, 2008
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026