CVE-2008-1383

Description

The docert function in ssl-cert.eclass, when used by src_compile or src_install on Gentoo Linux, stores the SSL key in a binpkg, which allows local users to extract the key from the binpkg, and causes multiple systems that use this binpkg to have the same SSL key and certificate.

Category

1.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/29436 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=174759
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28350 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41336 vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/43479 vdb entry
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-30.xml vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1383?
CVE-2008-1383 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1383?
To fix CVE-2008-1383, 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-2008-1383 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1383 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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