CVE-2008-2139

Description

The rootpw plugin in rPath Appliance Platform Agent 2 and 3 does not re-validate requests from a browser with a valid administrator session, including requests to change the password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to gain privileges and maintain control over the administrator account.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42394 vdb entry
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0148
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42393 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2139?
CVE-2008-2139 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2139?
To fix CVE-2008-2139, 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-2008-2139 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2139 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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