Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-4968 is a local file overwrite issue in lmbench 3.0-a7 scripts. A user with local access could abuse predictable temporary files under /tmp to overwrite files through symbolic links. This is not a remote internet-facing flaw based on the supplied sources. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems with lmbench 3.0-a7 installed, especially multi-user Unix/Linux hosts where untrusted local users can run the affected scripts. Modern production exposure is probably uncommon, but old lab, benchmark, or distribution-maintained environments should be checked. Treat this as a low-urgency legacy hygiene item unless lmbench 3.0-a7 exists on shared systems. The main business risk is local privilege-adjacent file tampering, not broad external compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for lmbench 3.0-a7 or distribution packages containing rccs and STUFF.; Check Debian, Gentoo, or other vendor guidance for fixed or removed package versions.; Remove lmbench where it is not required for current operations..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- lmbench-rccs-stuff-symlink(44828)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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