CVE-2008-1376: High severity red hat enterprise linux vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2008
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Updated

A certain Red Hat build script for nfs-utils before 1.0.9-35z.el52 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 omits TCP wrappers support, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Affected Software

3 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Nfs Utils=1.0.9-35z.el5_2

Event History

Aug 1, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
02:41 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1376?

CVE-2008-1376 has a medium severity rating due to potential access restriction bypass issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1376?

To fix CVE-2008-1376, upgrade to nfs-utils version 1.0.9-35z.el5_2 or later.

3

Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2008-1376?

CVE-2008-1376 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 when using nfs-utils versions prior to 1.0.9-35z.el5_2.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2008-1376?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-1376 to bypass intended access restrictions, potentially gaining unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1376?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2008-1376; the recommended action is to update to the fixed version.

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