Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-4974 is an old local file-overwrite issue in netmrg 0.20's rrdedit tool. A local user could abuse predictable temporary files in /tmp to overwrite files through symlinks. Business urgency depends on whether this obsolete package is still installed and whether untrusted local users can access the host. Exposure is likely limited to systems running netmrg 0.20 where local users can execute or influence rrdedit. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Modern environments are mainly at risk if legacy monitoring hosts or old distro packages remain deployed. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless netmrg 0.20 is still present on shared or multi-user systems. Prioritize inventory first. Escalate if the tool runs with elevated privileges or exists on systems where untrusted users have local access. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for netmrg 0.20 and the rrdedit utility.; Remove netmrg if it is no longer required.; Check distribution or vendor guidance for fixed packages or backports..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- netmrg-rrdedit-symlink(44834)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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