CVE-2008-4394

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Portage before 2.1.4.5 include the current working directory in the Python search path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified Python module that is loaded by the (1) ys-apps/portage, (2) net-mail/fetchmail, (3) app-editors/leo ebuilds, and other ebuilds.

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32228	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200810-02.xml	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31670	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45792	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4394?: CVE-2008-4394 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4394?: To fix CVE-2008-4394, 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-2008-4394 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4394 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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