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CVE-2008-1383

1.9 · LOW

The docert function in ssl-cert.eclass, when used by src_compile or src_install on Gentoo Linux, stores the SSL key in a binpkg, which allows local users to extract the key from the binpkg, and cau…

Published Mar 18, 2008gentooCWE-310EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2008-1383 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gentoo linux. It was published on March 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The docert function in ssl-cert.eclass, when used by src_compile or src_install on Gentoo Linux, stores the SSL key in a binpkg, which allows local users to extract the key from the binpkg, and causes multiple systems that use this binpkg to have the same SSL key and certificate.

Remediation

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

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References

Refosvdb.org/43479Refsecunia.com/advisories/29436Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-30.xmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28350Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=174759Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41336Refosvdb.org/43479Refsecunia.com/advisories/29436Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-30.xmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28350

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1383?

CVE-2008-1383 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gentoo linux. It was published on March 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-1383?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. 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-2008-1383?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gentoo. Update 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-2008-1383?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1383 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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