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CVE-2008-1638 Details

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

No CVSS 3.x data is available for this CVE.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
http://secunia.com/advisories/29586 CVEVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535 CVE
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289 CVEUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707 CVE
http://secunia.com/advisories/29586 [email protected]Vendor Advisory

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
nik software inc nik sharpener pro
2.0

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:nik_software_inc:nik_sharpener_pro:2.0:*:inkjet:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

6 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2008-1638
NVD Published Date:
Apr 2, 2008
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 16, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2008-1638 Details - Not Deferred