CVE-2008-1796: Medium severity red hat fedora vulnerability
Published Apr 15, 2008
·Updated
Comix 3.6.4 creates temporary directories with predictable names, which allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service.
Affected Software
3 affected components
redhat Fedora=7
redhat Fedora=8
Comix Comix=3.6.4
Event History
Apr 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:05 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1796?
CVE-2008-1796 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1796?
To fix CVE-2008-1796, update Comix to a version that does not create temporary directories with predictable names.
3
Which versions of Comix are affected by CVE-2008-1796?
CVE-2008-1796 specifically affects Comix version 3.6.4.
4
Can local users exploit CVE-2008-1796?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-1796 to cause an unspecified denial of service.
5
Is CVE-2008-1796 relevant to Fedora users?
CVE-2008-1796 is not relevant to Fedora users as the affected versions of the operating system do not include the vulnerable Comix software.