CVE-2008-1710: High severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2008
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in chnfsmnt in IBM AIX 6.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM AIX=6.1
Event History
Apr 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1710?
CVE-2008-1710 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1710?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1710, ensure that the PATH environment variable is not modified in ways that could allow untrusted directories.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1710?
CVE-2008-1710 primarily affects local users of IBM AIX 6.1.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-1710 facilitate?
CVE-2008-1710 can facilitate local privilege escalation attacks.
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What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1710?
CVE-2008-1710 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows exploitation through environmental variable manipulation.