CVE-2008-7291: Critical severity genson project genson vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2019
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Updated

gri before 2.12.18 generates temporary files in an insecure way.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gri
2.12.27-1.1~deb11u12.12.27-1.12.12.27-1.2
Gri Project Gri<2.12.18
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Nov 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:51 PM
Description
Aug 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:13 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2008-7291?

CVE-2008-7291 is a vulnerability in the Gri project Gri software before version 2.12.18 that allows for the insecure generation of temporary files.

2

How does CVE-2008-7291 affect Gri?

CVE-2008-7291 affects Gri software before version 2.12.18 by generating temporary files in an insecure way.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7291?

CVE-2008-7291 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8.

4

Can Debian Linux be affected by CVE-2008-7291?

Yes, Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0 are affected by CVE-2008-7291.

5

How can I fix CVE-2008-7291?

To fix CVE-2008-7291, update Gri software to version 2.12.18 or later.

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