CVE-2008-1595

MediumCVSS 4.9/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The proc filesystem in the kernel in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 does not properly enforce directory permissions when a file executing from a directory has weaker permissions than the directory itself, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.9/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2008
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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