CVE-2008-0581

Description

Geert Moernaut LSrunasE allows local users to gain privileges by obtaining the encrypted password from a batch file, and constructing a modified batch file that specifies this password in the /password switch and specifies an arbitrary program in the /command switch.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487269/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3611 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0581?
CVE-2008-0581 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0581?
To fix CVE-2008-0581, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0581 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-0581 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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