CVE-2008-4394
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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
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
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32228Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32228Vendor Advisory
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- Status
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