Vulnerability Description
zypp-refresh-patches in zypper in SUSE openSUSE 10.2, 10.3, and 11.0 does not ask the user before accepting repository keys, which allows remote repositories to cause a denial of service (package data corruption) via a spoofed key.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Zypper | 10.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31167
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30293
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43922
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31167
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30293
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43922
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3187?
CVE-2008-3187 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). zypp-refresh-patches in zypper in SUSE openSUSE 10.2, 10.3, and 11.0 does not ask the user before accepting repository keys, which allows remote repositories to cause a denial of service (package data...
How severe is CVE-2008-3187?
CVE-2008-3187 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3187?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Zypper.