Vulnerability Description
The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3) ecryptfs-setup-pam-wrapped.sh scripts in ecryptfs-utils 45 through 61 in eCryptfs place cleartext passwords on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ecryptfs | Ecryptfs Utils | 45 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/mhalcrow/ecryptfs-utils.git%3Ba=commit
- http://osvdb.org/49334
- http://osvdb.org/50353
- http://osvdb.org/50354
- http://osvdb.org/50355
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1307.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36552
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/23/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/7
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46073
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/287908
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/mhalcrow/ecryptfs-utils.git%3Ba=commit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5188?
CVE-2008-5188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3) ecryptfs-setup-pam-wrapped.sh scripts in ecryptfs-utils 45 through 61 in eCryptfs place cleartext passwords on command lines, w...
How severe is CVE-2008-5188?
CVE-2008-5188 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ecryptfs Ecryptfs Utils.