CVE-2008-3662: Medium severity notfound gallery vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2008
·Updated
Gallery before 1.5.9, and 2.x before 2.2.6, does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which can cause the cookie to be sent in http requests and make it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Gallery Gallery<=2.2.5
Gallery Gallery=2.2.0
Gallery Gallery=2.2.1
Gallery Gallery=2.2.2
Gallery Gallery=2.2.3
Gallery Gallery=2.2.4
Gallery Gallery<=1.5.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 18, 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-2008-3662?
CVE-2008-3662 has a moderate severity rating due to the risk of session cookie interception.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3662?
To fix CVE-2008-3662, update Gallery to version 1.5.9 or 2.2.6 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3662?
CVE-2008-3662 can be exploited by attackers using session hijacking techniques.
4
Which versions of Gallery are affected by CVE-2008-3662?
CVE-2008-3662 affects Gallery versions prior to 1.5.9 and 2.x versions before 2.2.6.
5
Is the session cookie vulnerable in non-HTTPS connections due to CVE-2008-3662?
Yes, the session cookie may be sent over non-HTTPS connections, making it vulnerable to interception.