CVE-2008-7255
UnknownEPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2008-7255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amsn | Amsn | <= 0.97 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.83 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.90 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.91 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.92 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.93 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.94 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.95 |
| Amsn | Amsn | 0.96 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-7255?
login_screen.tcl in aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) before 0.97.1 saves a password after logout, which allows physically proximate attackers to hijack a session by visiting an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2008-7255?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-7255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7255?
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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