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CVE-2008-0162

7.2 · HIGH

misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Published Feb 22, 2008debianCWE-264EPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2008-0162 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on February 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
sam_lantingasplitvt0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29064Refsecunia.com/advisories/29080Refsecunia.com/advisories/29190Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-05.xmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1500Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27936Refsecunia.com/advisories/29064Refsecunia.com/advisories/29080Refsecunia.com/advisories/29190Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-05.xml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0162?

CVE-2008-0162 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on February 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0162?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0162?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0162?

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