CVE-2008-4394

Name: CVE-2008-4394
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-10T10:30:05.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4394 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Gentoo	Portage	<= 2.1.4.4	—
Gentoo	Portage	2.0.51.22	R3
Gentoo	Portage	2.1.1	R2
Gentoo	Portage	2.1.3.10	—
Gentoo	Portage	2.1.3.11	—

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4394?

How severe is CVE-2008-4394?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4394 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST