CVE-2008-0162 json
misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.
published 2008-02-22 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0175
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
misc.c in splitvt 1.6.6 and earlier does not drop group privileges before executing xprop, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
- splitvt Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.6.6-4
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2008-0162
- debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1500 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
-
debian.org
/security/2008/dsa-1500
vendor-advisory, patch
-
security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200803-05.xml
vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/29080
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/29064
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/29190
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/27936
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0162
- NVD CVE-2008-0162
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