CVE-2008-0302 describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in apt-listchanges.py, affecting apt-listchanges versions prior to 2.82, specifically impacting Debian systems. This allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious apt-listchanges program in the current working directory. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.81CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt-listchanges:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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