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CVE-2008-1293

4.8 · MEDIUM

ldm in Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) 0.99 and 2 passes the -ac option to the X server on each LTSP client, which allows remote attackers to connect to this server via TCP port 6006 (aka disp…

Published Apr 29, 2008ltspCWE-264EPSS 1.18%

Overview

CVE-2008-1293 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ltsp linux_terminal_server_project. It was published on April 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ldm in Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) 0.99 and 2 passes the -ac option to the X server on each LTSP client, which allows remote attackers to connect to this server via TCP port 6006 (aka display :6).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ltsp. Update linux_terminal_server_project 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

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=469462Refsecunia.com/advisories/29959Refsecunia.com/advisories/30099Refwww.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1561Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/03/11/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/03/12/3Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28960Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019940Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42080Refusn.ubuntu.com/610-1/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1293?

CVE-2008-1293 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ltsp linux_terminal_server_project. It was published on April 29, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-1293?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated MEDIUM. 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-2008-1293?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ltsp. Update linux_terminal_server_project 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-2008-1293?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1293 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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