CVE-2008-1877: Low severity debian tss vulnerability

Published Apr 17, 2008
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Updated

tss 0.8.1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -a parameter, which is processed while tss is running with privileges.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Debian Tss=0.8.3
Debian Tss=0.8.2
Debian Tss=0.8.1

Event History

Apr 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1877?

CVE-2008-1877 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How can I fix CVE-2008-1877?

To fix CVE-2008-1877, upgrade to tss version 0.8.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1877?

CVE-2008-1877 affects users running tss versions 0.8.1 and 0.8.2 on Debian systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1877?

CVE-2008-1877 is a local file read vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.

5

What is the exploitation impact of CVE-2008-1877?

The exploitation of CVE-2008-1877 allows local users to read arbitrary files with the privileges of the tss process.

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