CVE-2008-4865: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4865: Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary progra...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in valgrind before 3.4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs via a Trojan horse .valgrindrc file in the current working directory, as demonstrated using a malicious --db-command options. NOTE: the severity of this issue has been disputed, but CVE is including this issue because execution of a program from an untrusted directory is a common scenario.

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

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This is an old Valgrind issue where running Valgrind in a directory controlled by another local user could cause it to read a malicious local configuration file and run an unintended program. It is mainly a risk to development, testing, and build systems that still use Valgrind versions before 3.4.0. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix development systems, CI workers, lab machines, or shared build hosts with Valgrind before 3.4.0 installed and workflows that execute Valgrind inside untrusted or shared directories. Treat this as a targeted legacy hygiene item, not an emergency. Prioritize remediation on shared development, CI, and research systems where local users or jobs cross trust boundaries. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Valgrind to 3.4.0 or later where still present.; Apply distribution vendor updates from SUSE, Gentoo, or current package maintainers.; Avoid running Valgrind from directories writable by untrusted users..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 31, 2008, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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