CVE-2008-4589 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Lenovo Rescue and Recovery driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4589?
CVE-2008-4589 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Oct 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the tvtumin.sys kernel driver in Lenovo Rescue and Recovery 4.20, including 4.20.0511 and 4.20.0512, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long file name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4589?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lenovo Resuce and Recovery.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-4589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xcxg-wqjp-h2wx.