CVE-2008-0931

Description

w_export.c in XWine 1.0.1 on Debian GNU/Linux sets insecure permissions (0666) for /etc/wine/config, which might allow local users to execute arbitrary commands or cause a denial of service by modifying the file.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=468050
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1526 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28369 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/29125 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29452 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0931?
CVE-2008-0931 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0931?
To fix CVE-2008-0931, 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-2008-0931 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-0931 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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