# CVE-2008-0217: The script program in FreeBSD 5.0 through 7.0-PRERELEASE invokes openpty, which creates a pseudo-terminal with world-readable and world-writ

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-01-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The script program in FreeBSD 5.0 through 7.0-PRERELEASE invokes openpty, which creates a pseudo-terminal with world-readable and world-writable permissions when it is not run as root, which allows local users to read data from the terminal of the user running script.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/28498
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019191
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39665
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27284
- http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-08:01.pty.asc

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