CVE-2008-5110

syslog-ng improper chroot

Published Nov 17, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 2.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
syslog-ng does not call chdir when it calls chroot, which might allow attackers to escape the intended jail. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when a separate vulnerability is present. This flaw affects syslog-ng versions prior to and including 2.0.9.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5089 syslog-ng does not call chdir when it calls chroot, which might allow attackers to escape the intended jail. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when a separate vulnerability is present. This flaw affects syslog-ng versions prior to and including 2.0.9.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:40 AM
Reserved
Nov 17, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 17, 2008, 10:21 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 17, 2008, 12:00 AM