CVE-2008-1877
First published: Thu Apr 17 2008(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Tss | =0.8.3 | |
| Debian Tss | =0.8.2 | |
| Debian Tss | =0.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How can I fix CVE-2008-1877?
To fix CVE-2008-1877, upgrade to tss version 0.8.3 or later.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1877?
CVE-2008-1877 is a local file read vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
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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- vendor/debian
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- version/debian tss/0.8.3
- version/debian tss/0.8.2
- version/debian tss/0.8.1