The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3)…
Priority LOW 32CWE-255Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The (1) ecryptfs-setup-private, (2) ecryptfs-setup-confidential, and (3) ecryptfs-setup-pam-wrapped.sh scripts in ecryptfs-utils 45 through 61 in eCryptfs place cleartext passwords on command lines, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00386 32nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 16
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:45:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 45 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:46:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 46 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:47:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 47 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:48:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 48 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:49:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 49 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 50 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:51:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 51 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 53 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:54:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 54 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:55:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 55 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:45:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 45 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:46:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 46 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:47:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 47 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:48:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 48 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:49:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 49 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 50 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:51:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 51 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 53 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:54:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 54 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:55:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 55 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
Show 6 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:56:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 56 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:57:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 57 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:58:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 58 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:59:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 59 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:60:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 60 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
| cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:61:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 61 | Vulnerable | Ecryptfs |
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:56:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 56 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:57:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 57 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:58:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 58 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:59:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 59 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:60:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 60 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
- cpe:2.3:a:ecryptfs:ecryptfs_utils:61:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 61 Vulnerable ·Ecryptfs
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2009:1307 Released 2009-09-02 · Red Hat rating Lowecryptfs-utils security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) ecryptfs-utils-75-5.el5, ecryptfs-utils-75-5.el5.i386, ecryptfs-utils-75-5.el5.ia64 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) ecryptfs-utils-75-5.el5, ecryptfs-utils-75-5.el5.i386, ecryptfs-utils-gui-75-5.el5 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) ecryptfs-utils-75-5.el5, ecryptfs-utils-devel-75-5.el5, ecryptfs-utils-devel-75-5.el5.i386
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) | Fixed | RHSA-2009:1307 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2009:1307 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client) | Fixed | RHSA-2009:1307 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2008-5188
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-84hq-4h95-83xw
References
Advisory 1
Other 10
- [oss-security] 20081023 CVE request for ecryptfs
- [oss-security] 20081029 Re: CVE request for ecryptfs
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/287908
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/mhalcrow/ecryptfs-utils.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=06de99afd53f03fe07eda0ad9d61ac6d5d4d9f53
- 50355
- [oss-security] 20081029 Re: CVE request for ecryptfs
- 50354
- 49334
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9607
- 50353
More Ecryptfs Utils vulnerabilities
- TI-2011-01612 utils/ecryptfs-recover-private in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not establish a… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.6
- TI-2011-01607 utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly check… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.6
- TI-2011-01611 The encrypted private-directory setup process in utils/ecryptfs-setup-private in… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 4.4
- TI-2011-01613 The lock-counter implementation in utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils… CVSS 2.0LOW 3.6
- TI-2011-01610 utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly maintain the… CVSS 2.0LOW 2.1
- TI-2011-01608 utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly check… CVSS 2.0LOW 2.1
Sources
- CVE-2008-5188 · CVE Program
- CVE-2008-5188 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-84hq-4h95-83xw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2008-5188 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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