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CVE-2008-4325

5.8 · MEDIUM

lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0.5 uses the content-type parameter in the HTTP request for the Content-Type header in the HTTP response, which allows remote attackers to cause content to be misinterpret…

Published Sep 30, 2008viewvcEPSS 1.45%

Overview

CVE-2008-4325 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting viewvc viewvc. It was published on September 30, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0.5 uses the content-type parameter in the HTTP request for the Content-Type header in the HTTP response, which allows remote attackers to cause content to be misinterpreted by the browser via a content-type parameter that is inconsistent with the requested object. NOTE: this issue might not be a vulnerability, since it requires attacker access to the repository that is being viewed.

Remediation

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

Refviewvc.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=354Refviewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc/trunk/lib/viewvc.py?rev=2011&r1=1968&r2=1978Refviewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?rev=1978&view=revRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/20/1Refwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg01101.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg01142.htmlRefviewvc.tigris.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=354Refviewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc/trunk/lib/viewvc.py?rev=2011&r1=1968&r2=1978Refviewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc?rev=1978&view=rev

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4325?

CVE-2008-4325 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting viewvc viewvc. It was published on September 30, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-4325?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4325?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from viewvc. Update viewvc 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-2008-4325?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4325 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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