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CVE-2008-4190

MediumPublished

The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code...

Published: Sep 24, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 13, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.4/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 65.1%
Model date: Oct 11, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the (1) ipseclive.conn and (2) ipsec.olts.remote.log temporary files. NOTE: in many distributions and the upstream version, this tool has been disabled.

Sources

Openswan 2.4.12/2.6.16 - Insecure Temp File Creation Privilege EscalationExploit
nofame · linux · Jul 13, 2009

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