2.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6756

First published: Mon Apr 27 2009(Updated: )

ZoneMinder 1.23.3 on Gentoo Linux uses 0644 permissions for /etc/zm.conf, which allows local users to obtain the database username and password by reading this file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZoneMinder=1.23.3
Gentoo Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6756?

    CVE-2008-6756 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive database information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6756?

    To fix CVE-2008-6756, you should change the permissions of /etc/zm.conf to restrict access, such as setting it to 0600.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2008-6756?

    CVE-2008-6756 specifically affects ZoneMinder version 1.23.3 on Gentoo Linux.

  • What type of information can be accessed through CVE-2008-6756?

    CVE-2008-6756 allows local users to read the database username and password stored in /etc/zm.conf.

  • Can CVE-2008-6756 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2008-6756 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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