CVE-2008-1638
Estado: ModificadaMedia (6.8)—
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.
CVSS
- Versión: 2.0
- Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
- Puntuación base: 6.8
Probabilidad de explotación (EPSS)
- Probabilidad de explotación en los próximos 30 días: 0.29%
- Percentil entre todas las CVEs puntuadas: 19
- Fecha de la puntuación: 6/10/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, de FIRST) estima la probabilidad de que una vulnerabilidad sea explotada en 30 días. Complementa a CVSS (impacto) y a CISA KEV (explotación confirmada).
Tecnologías afectadas (1)
CWE
- CWE-264
Referencias
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29586
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29586
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535
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