CVE-2008-1845: High severity miros bsd vulnerability
The Korn shell (aka mksh) before R33d on MirOS (aka MirBSD) does not flush the tty's I/O when invoking mksh in a new terminal, which allows local users to gain privileges by opening a virtual terminal and entering command sequences, which might later be executed in opportunistic circumstances by a different user who launches mksh and specifies that terminal with the -T option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1845?
CVE-2008-1845 has a moderate severity rating due to potential local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1845?
To resolve CVE-2008-1845, update the Korn shell to version R33d or higher on MirOS.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1845?
CVE-2008-1845 affects local users running the Korn shell on MirOS versions prior to R33d.
What kind of exploit does CVE-2008-1845 allow?
CVE-2008-1845 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through unflushed tty I/O.
What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2008-1845?
If unable to update, restrict access to the Korn shell or use an alternative shell to mitigate the risk of CVE-2008-1845.