UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2008-10-07

CVE-2008-4475

gnu ibackup Security Advisory (CVE-2008-4475)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-4475 impacting gnu ibackup. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
ibackup 2.27 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnu / ibackup
Affected Versions 2.27
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-4475 impacting gnu ibackup.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-4475.yaml
id: cve-2008-4475

info:
  name: gnu ibackup - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-4475 affecting gnu ibackup.
    Evaluation: ibackup 2.27 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-4475
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2008-4475
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2008-4475,gnu,ibackup,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ibackup"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-4475.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-4475
# Target: gnu ibackup | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-4475 (gnu ibackup)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnu ibackup scope (2.27).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-4475.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-4475
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ibackup 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ibackup 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ibackup

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ibackup 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ibackup

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-4475 in gnu ibackup?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnu ibackup packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-4475?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-4475?

CVE-2008-4475 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-4475
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor gnu
Product ibackup
Published 2008-10-07
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C