CVE-2008-1595

Description

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.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4153
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5321 vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467 vdb entry patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663 vendor advisory
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4155
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505 vendor advisory
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/subscriptions/pqvcmjd?mode=18&ID=4154
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1595?
CVE-2008-1595 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1595?
To fix CVE-2008-1595, 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-2008-1595 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-1595 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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