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CVE-2008-5987

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2008-5987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Eye of GNOME (eog) 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Eye of GNOME (eog) 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeEog2.22.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5987?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python interface in Eye of GNOME (eog) 2.22.3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).
How severe is CVE-2008-5987?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5987?
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Source: NVD / NIST