Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-1595
The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the directory itself, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
Products affected by CVE-2008-1595
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1595
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1595
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-1595
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-1595
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663
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http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4153
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http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4154
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5321
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
Patch
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http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4155
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
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