CVE-2008-0777
First published: Fri Feb 15 2008(Updated: )
The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 does not check the access flags of the file descriptor used for sending a file, which allows local users to read the contents of write-only files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =7.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0777?
CVE-2008-0777 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak confidential data from write-only files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0777?
To fix CVE-2008-0777, upgrade your FreeBSD system to a version that has patched this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-0777?
CVE-2008-0777 affects FreeBSD versions 5.5, 6.2, 6.3, and 7.0.
What does CVE-2008-0777 exploit?
CVE-2008-0777 exploits the sendfile system call's failure to check file descriptor access flags.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-0777?
CVE-2008-0777 can be exploited by local users on affected FreeBSD systems.
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