How severe is CVE-2008-1796?

CVE-2008-1796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1796?

CVE-2008-1796 affects Comix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1796?

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

When was CVE-2008-1796 published?

CVE-2008-1796 was published on 2008-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1796

CVE-2008-1796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Comix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Comix
Published: 2008-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Comix 3.6.4 creates temporary directories with predictable names, which allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1796?: Comix 3.6.4 creates temporary directories with predictable names, which allows local users to cause an unspecified denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2008-1796?: CVE-2008-1796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1796?: CVE-2008-1796 affects Comix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1796 published?: CVE-2008-1796 was published on 2008-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:comix:comix:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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