CVE-2008-1383 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can extract SSL keys from Gentoo binary packages, compromising certificate security across multiple 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-2008-1383?
CVE-2008-1383 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Linux, published on 18 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The docert function in ssl-cert.eclass, when used by src_compile or src_install on Gentoo Linux, stores the SSL key in a binpkg, which allows local users to extract the key from the binpkg, and causes multiple systems that use this binpkg to have the same SSL key and certificate.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1383?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gentoo Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1383?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1383 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1383 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1383 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gentoo Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c25r-42vw-r84x.