CVE-2008-0777: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-0777: The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 does not check the access flags of the file descriptor...

The sendfile system call in FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 does not check the access flags of the file descriptor used for sending a file, which allows local users to read the contents of write-only files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-0777 is an old FreeBSD flaw where a local user could read files that were intended to be write-only. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources, but it could expose sensitive local data on affected FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 systems. Exposure is mainly legacy FreeBSD 5.5 through 7.0 systems where untrusted local users, hosted tenants, or constrained service accounts exist. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they run these old FreeBSD releases or unverified derivatives. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not presented as actively exploited, but affected systems are very old and should be remediated or retired, especially in shared hosting, appliance, or multi-user environments. Mitigation focus: Review FreeBSD-SA-08:03 for vendor-approved correction guidance.; Upgrade affected FreeBSD systems or apply the vendor advisory fix.; Reduce untrusted local account access until remediation is complete..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 15, 2008, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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