2.1
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0732

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

The init script for Apache Geronimo on SUSE Linux follows symlinks when performing a chown operation, which might allow local users to obtain access to unspecified files or directories.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux
Apache Geronimo

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0732?

    CVE-2008-0732 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0732?

    To fix CVE-2008-0732, ensure that the Apache Geronimo init script does not follow symlinks during chown operations by updating the script accordingly.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-0732?

    CVE-2008-0732 affects installations of Apache Geronimo on SUSE Linux systems.

  • Can CVE-2008-0732 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2008-0732 requires local access to the system, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

  • What versions of Apache Geronimo are affected by CVE-2008-0732?

    CVE-2008-0732 affects multiple versions of Apache Geronimo, specifically those running on SUSE Linux systems where the init script follows symlinks.

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