MEDIUM
CVE-2008-2366
CWE-16Published: June 16, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Red Hat build script for OpenOffice.org (OOo) 1.1.x on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3 and 4 allows local users to gain privileges via a malicious library in the current working directory, related to incorrect quoting of the ORIGIN symbol for use in the RPATH library path.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-2366 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
openoffice1 product(s)
openoffice
Red Hat1 product(s)
enterprise linux
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30633Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30633Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-2366
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-16
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-16)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-2366 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.