How severe is CVE-2008-6559?

CVE-2008-6559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6559 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6559?

CVE-2008-6559 primarily affects Sco Reliantha. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6559?

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-2008-6559 published?

CVE-2008-6559 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6559

CVE-2008-6559 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sco Reliantha 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sco Reliantha
Published: 2009-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Merge mcd in ReliantHA 1.1.4 in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a crafted -d argument that contains .. (dot dot) sequences that point to a directory containing a file whose name includes shell metacharacters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6559?: Merge mcd in ReliantHA 1.1.4 in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a crafted -d argument that contains .. (dot dot) sequences that point to a directory containing a file whose name includes shell metacharacters.
How severe is CVE-2008-6559?: CVE-2008-6559 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6559 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6559?: CVE-2008-6559 primarily affects Sco Reliantha. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6559?: 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-2008-6559 published?: CVE-2008-6559 was published on 2009-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sco:reliantha:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sco:unixware:7.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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