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CVE-2008-3067

2.1 · LOW

sudo in SUSE openSUSE 10.3 does not clear the stdin buffer when password entry times out, which might allow local users to obtain a password by reading stdin from the parent process after a sudo ch…

Published Jul 7, 2008suseCWE-255EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2008-3067 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting suse opensuse. It was published on July 7, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

sudo in SUSE openSUSE 10.3 does not clear the stdin buffer when password entry times out, which might allow local users to obtain a password by reading stdin from the parent process after a sudo child process exits.

Remediation

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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00001.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43618Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00001.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43618

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3067?

CVE-2008-3067 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting suse opensuse. It was published on July 7, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-3067?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, 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-2008-3067?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update opensuse 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-2008-3067?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3067 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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