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CVE-2008-1638

6.8 · MEDIUM

Nik Sharpener Pro, possibly 2.0, uses world-writable permissions for plug-in files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a plug-in with a Trojan horse.

Published Apr 2, 2008nik_software_incCWE-264EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2008-1638 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nik_software_inc nik_sharpener_pro. It was published on April 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Nik Sharpener Pro, possibly 2.0, uses world-writable permissions for plug-in files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a plug-in with a Trojan horse.

Remediation

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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29586Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27707Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535Refsecunia.com/advisories/29586Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27707Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1638?

CVE-2008-1638 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nik_software_inc nik_sharpener_pro. It was published on April 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-1638?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1638?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nik_software_inc. Update nik_sharpener_pro 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-2008-1638?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1638 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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