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CVE-2008-0777

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2008-0777 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 does not check the access flags of the file descriptor used for sending a file, which allows local users to read the contents of write-only files.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 does not check the access flags of the file descriptor used for sending a file, which allows local users to read the contents of write-only files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd5.5
FreebsdFreebsd6.2
FreebsdFreebsd6.3
FreebsdFreebsd7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0777?
The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 does not check the access flags of the file descriptor used for sending a file, which allows local users to read the contents of write-only files.
How severe is CVE-2008-0777?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0777 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0777?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST