Unscored severity · published Mar 31, 2008
CVE-2008-1595
The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the…
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CVSS
0.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the directory itself, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.3% · higher than 28% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AI
Aix · Ibm
5.2; 5.3; 6.1 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1595
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1595
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1019606
www.ibm.com
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06022
www.ibm.com
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06505
www.ibm.com
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ06663
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28467
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0865
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