CVE-2008-4832: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4832: rc.sysinit in initscripts 8.12-8.21 and 8.56.15-0.1 on rPath allows local users to delete arbitrary files v...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local-file-deletion flaw in rPath initscripts. A user already on an affected system could abuse startup-script cleanup behavior to cause arbitrary files to be deleted. Business urgency depends on whether legacy rPath systems still exist and whether untrusted local users can access them. Exposure is likely limited to legacy rPath systems running the named initscripts versions. The source bundle does not identify other products or modern distributions as affected. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless affected rPath hosts are still in production with local users. Prioritize inventory and patch verification over emergency response. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining rPath systems and their initscripts package versions.; Review the rPath advisory for the vendor-supported update or workaround.; Restrict local shell access on potentially affected legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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rpath-initscripts-rcsysinit-symlink(46700)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2857CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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