How severe is CVE-2008-4636?

CVE-2008-4636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-4636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4636?

CVE-2008-4636 affects Suse Yast2-backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4636?

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-2008-4636 published?

CVE-2008-4636 was published on 2008-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4636

CVE-2008-4636 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Yast2-backup 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Suse Yast2-backup
Published: 2008-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

yast2-backup 2.14.2 through 2.16.6 on SUSE Linux and Novell Linux allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in filenames used by the backup process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4636?: yast2-backup 2.14.2 through 2.16.6 on SUSE Linux and Novell Linux allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in filenames used by the backup process.
How severe is CVE-2008-4636?: CVE-2008-4636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4636?: CVE-2008-4636 affects Suse Yast2-backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4636?: 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-2008-4636 published?: CVE-2008-4636 was published on 2008-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:yast2-backup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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