CVE-2008-1343 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can exploit directory traversal in pkgadd and pkgrm to gain elevated privileges on SCO UnixWare systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1343?
CVE-2008-1343 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sco Unixware, published on 17 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) pkgadd and (2) pkgrm in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1343?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sco Unixware.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1343?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1343 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-1343 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1343 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Sco Unixware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghhg-c6wq-2hr9.