How severe is CVE-2008-1383?

CVE-2008-1383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-1383 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1383?

CVE-2008-1383 affects Gentoo Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1383?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1383 published?

CVE-2008-1383 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1383

CVE-2008-1383 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Gentoo Linux
Published: 2008-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The docert function in ssl-cert.eclass, when used by src_compile or src_install on Gentoo Linux, stores the SSL key in a binpkg, which allows local users to extract the key from the binpkg, and causes multiple systems that use this binpkg to have the same SSL key and certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1383?: The docert function in ssl-cert.eclass, when used by src_compile or src_install on Gentoo Linux, stores the SSL key in a binpkg, which allows local users to extract the key from the binpkg, and causes multiple systems that use this binpkg to have the same SSL key and certificate.
How severe is CVE-2008-1383?: CVE-2008-1383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-1383 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1383?: CVE-2008-1383 affects Gentoo Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1383?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1383 published?: CVE-2008-1383 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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