CVE-2008-4589

CVE-2008-4589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Resuce And Recovery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4589?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-4589?
CVE-2008-4589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4589 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4589?
CVE-2008-4589 primarily affects Lenovo Resuce And Recovery. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4589?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4589 published?
CVE-2008-4589 was published on 2008-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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