UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2008-11-06

CVE-2008-4984

freedesktop scratchbox2 Security Advisory (CVE-2008-4984)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-4984 impacting freedesktop scratchbox2. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
scratchbox2 1.99.0.24 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/dpkg.#####.tmp, (b) /tmp/missing_deps.#####, and (c) /tmp/sb2-pkg-chk.$tstamp.##### temporary files, related to the (1) dpkg-checkbuilddeps and (2) sb2-check-pkg-mappings scripts.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product freedesktop / scratchbox2
Affected Versions 1.99.0.24
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-2008-4984 impacting freedesktop scratchbox2.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-4984.yaml
id: cve-2008-4984

info:
  name: freedesktop scratchbox2 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-4984 affecting freedesktop scratchbox2.
    Evaluation: scratchbox2 1.99.0.24 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/dpkg.#####.tmp, (b) /tmp/missing_deps.#####, an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-4984
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2008-4984
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2008-4984,freedesktop,scratchbox2,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "scratchbox2"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-4984.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-4984
# Target: freedesktop scratchbox2 | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-4984 (freedesktop scratchbox2)...")
    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 freedesktop scratchbox2 scope (1.99.0.24).")
        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-2008-4984.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-4984
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install scratchbox2 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade scratchbox2 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update scratchbox2

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i scratchbox2 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i scratchbox2

# 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-2008-4984 in freedesktop scratchbox2?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update freedesktop scratchbox2 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-2008-4984?

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-2008-4984?

CVE-2008-4984 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-4984
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor freedesktop
Product scratchbox2
Published 2008-11-06
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C