Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-0162

misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Published 2008-02-22 21:44:00
Updated 2025-04-09 00:30:58
Source MITRE
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Products affected by CVE-2008-0162

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-0162

EPSS FAQ
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2008-0162

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
7.2
 HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2008-0162

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2008-0162

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