CVE-2008-7291
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2008-7291 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. gri before 2.12.18 generates temporary files in an insecure way.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gri before 2.12.18 generates temporary files in an insecure way.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gri Project | Gri | < 2.12.18 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-7291Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2008-7291Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-7291?
gri before 2.12.18 generates temporary files in an insecure way.
How severe is CVE-2008-7291?
CVE-2008-7291 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7291?
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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