CVE-2008-2359

CVE-2008-2359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Fedora 8 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-16.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of consolehelper in system-config-network before 1.5.10-1 on Fedora 8 lacks the USER=root directive, which allows local users of the workstation console to gain privileges and change the network configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2359?
The default configuration of consolehelper in system-config-network before 1.5.10-1 on Fedora 8 lacks the USER=root directive, which allows local users of the workstation console to gain privileges and change the network configuration.
How severe is CVE-2008-2359?
CVE-2008-2359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2359 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-2008-2359?
CVE-2008-2359 primarily affects Redhat Fedora 8. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2359?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2359 published?
CVE-2008-2359 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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