Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Red Hat build script for OpenOffice.org (OOo) 1.1.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious library in the current working directory, related to incorrect quoting of the ORIGIN symbol for use in the RPATH library path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Openoffice | Openoffice | 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30633Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020278
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0538.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29695
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=450532
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43322
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30633Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020278
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0538.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29695
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=450532
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43322
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2366?
CVE-2008-2366 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Red Hat build script for OpenOffice.org (OOo) 1.1.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious li...
How severe is CVE-2008-2366?
CVE-2008-2366 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2366?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Openoffice Openoffice.