VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2008-1638
Nik Sharpener Pro, possibly 2.0, uses world-writable permissions for plug-in files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a plug-in with a Trojan horse.
MEDIUM 6.8EPSS 0.29%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.29%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
Nik Sharpener Pro, possibly 2.0, uses world-writable permissions for plug-in files, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a plug-in with a Trojan horse.
- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
- EPSS
- 0.29% probability · 21th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-264
- Affected
- nik software inc/nik sharpener pro
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29586Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29586Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.