CVE-2008-1877: Low severity debian tss vulnerability
Published 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.
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.