CVE-2008-3323: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3323: setup.exe before 2.573.2.3 in Cygwin does not properly verify the authenticity of packages, which allows re...

setup.exe before 2.573.2.3 in Cygwin does not properly verify the authenticity of packages, which allows remote Cygwin mirror servers or man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a package list containing the MD5 checksum of a Trojan horse package.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Older Cygwin setup.exe versions could trust a malicious package list and install a Trojan package. A hostile mirror or network attacker could turn a routine Cygwin install or update into arbitrary code execution. The issue is historical, but legacy build or administrator workstations may still carry the risk. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems, build images, toolchain archives, or admin workstations using Cygwin setup.exe older than 2.573.2.3. Current exposure cannot be inferred from the sources without asset inventory. Treat as a legacy high-impact software supply-chain risk. Prioritize environments where Cygwin is used on build systems, administrator workstations, or automation hosts, because compromise during update can lead to arbitrary code execution. Mitigation focus: Update Cygwin setup.exe to version 2.573.2.3 or later.; Replace legacy installers embedded in build images, shares, or deployment scripts.; Check Cygwin and vendor advisories for any additional package-authentication guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 28, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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cygwin-setup-weak-security(44047)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=449929CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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