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CVE-2008-1671

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

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CVE-2008-1671 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. start_kdeinit in KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via "user-influenceable input" (probably command-line arguments) that cause start_kdeinit to send SIGUSR1 signals to other processes.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

start_kdeinit in KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via "user-influenceable input" (probably command-line arguments) that cause start_kdeinit to send SIGUSR1 signals to other processes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
KdeKde3.5.5
KdeKde3.5.6
KdeKde3.5.7
KdeKde3.5.8
KdeKde3.5.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1671?
start_kdeinit in KDE 3.5.5 through 3.5.9, when installed setuid root, allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via "user-influenceable input" (probably command-line arguments) that cause start_kdeinit to send SIGUSR1 signals to other processes.
How severe is CVE-2008-1671?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1671 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1671?
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