HIGH
CVE-2008-5104
CWE-255Published: November 17, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, 7.10, 8.04 LTS, and 8.10, when installed as a virtual machine by (1) python-vm-builder or (2) ubuntu-vm-builder in VMBuilder 0.9 in Ubuntu 8.10, have ! (exclamation point) as the default root password, which allows attackers to bypass intended login restrictions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5104 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-670-1Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-670-1Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-5104
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 17, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5104 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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