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CVE-2008-5110

UnknownEPSS 2.20%

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CVE-2008-5110 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. syslog-ng does not call chdir when it calls chroot, which might allow attackers to escape the intended jail. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when a separate vulnerability is present. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

syslog-ng does not call chdir when it calls chroot, which might allow attackers to escape the intended jail. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when a separate vulnerability is present. This flaw affects syslog-ng versions prior to and including 2.0.9.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.20%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OneidentitySyslog-Ng<= 2.0.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5110?
syslog-ng does not call chdir when it calls chroot, which might allow attackers to escape the intended jail. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when a separate vulnerability is present. This flaw affects syslog-ng versions prior to and including 2.0.9.
How severe is CVE-2008-5110?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5110 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5110?
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