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CVE-2008-4190: The IPSEC livetest tool in Openswan 2.4.12 and earlier, and 2.6.x through 2.6.16, allows local users to ove...

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.

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CVE-2008-4190 affects legacy Openswan systems where the IPSEC livetest tool is present and enabled. A local user could abuse unsafe temporary file handling to overwrite files and potentially run code. The record notes many distributions and upstream disabled this tool, so exposure depends heavily on packaging and local configuration. Most exposure is likely on old Linux systems retaining vulnerable Openswan packages and an enabled livetest tool. Systems using distribution packages that disabled the tool may not be practically exposed, but this must be verified per host and vendor package. Prioritize this for legacy VPN infrastructure and shared Linux hosts. It is not a remote internet-facing flaw based on the provided sources, but local privilege and code execution impact can matter on multi-user or sensitive network security systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running Openswan 2.4.12 or earlier, or 2.6.x through 2.6.16.; Confirm whether the IPSEC livetest tool is disabled, removed, or inaccessible.; Apply relevant vendor updates, such as Red Hat RHSA-2009:0402 or Debian DSA-1760..

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