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CVE-2008-5188

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5188 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3) ecryptfs-setup-pam-wrapped.sh scripts in ecryptfs-utils 45 through 61 in eCryptfs place cleartext passwords on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3) ecryptfs-setup-pam-wrapped.sh scripts in ecryptfs-utils 45 through 61 in eCryptfs place cleartext passwords on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils45
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils46
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils47
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils48
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils49
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils50
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils51
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils53
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils54
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils55
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils56
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils57
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils58
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils59
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils60
EcryptfsEcryptfs Utils61

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5188?
The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3) ecryptfs-setup-pam-wrapped.sh scripts in ecryptfs-utils 45 through 61 in eCryptfs place cleartext passwords on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How severe is CVE-2008-5188?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5188 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5188?
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