CVE-2008-1132

Name: CVE-2008-1132
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-04T00:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1132 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/mainwindow.c in Net Activity Viewer 0.2.1 allows local users with Net Activity Viewer privileges to execute arbitrary code via a malicious gksu program, which is invoked during the Restart As Root action.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in src/mainwindow.c in Net Activity Viewer 0.2.1 allows local users with Net Activity Viewer privileges to execute arbitrary code via a malicious gksu program, which is invoked during the Restart As Root action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Net Activity Viewer	Net Activity Viewer	0.2.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/29097Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=579181Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/29097Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=579181Patch

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1132?

How severe is CVE-2008-1132?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1132 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1132?

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