How severe is CVE-2008-1877?

CVE-2008-1877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-1877 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1877?

CVE-2008-1877 primarily affects Debian Tss. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1877?

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

When was CVE-2008-1877 published?

CVE-2008-1877 was published on 2008-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1877

CVE-2008-1877 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Tss with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Debian Tss
Published: 2008-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

tss 0.8.1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -a parameter, which is processed while tss is running with privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1877?: tss 0.8.1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -a parameter, which is processed while tss is running with privileges.
How severe is CVE-2008-1877?: CVE-2008-1877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-1877 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1877?: CVE-2008-1877 primarily affects Debian Tss. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1877?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1877 published?: CVE-2008-1877 was published on 2008-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:tss:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:tss:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:tss:0.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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