7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1376

First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(Updated: )

A certain Red Hat build script for nfs-utils before 1.0.9-35z.el5_2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 omits TCP wrappers support, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Red Hat NFS Utils=1.0.9-35z.el5_2

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1376?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2008-1376?

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

  • 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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203