CVE-2008-1638

N/A Unknown
Published: April 02, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29586
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289
Source: cve@mitre.org
US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/29586
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/124289
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27707
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41535
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
59th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

nik_software_inc

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