UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2009-03-30

CVE-2008-6559

sco reliantha Security Advisory (CVE-2008-6559)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-6559 impacting sco reliantha. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Merge mcd in ReliantHA 1.1.4 in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a crafted -d argument that contains .. (dot dot) sequences that point to a directory containing a file whose name includes shell metacharacters.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sco / reliantha
Affected Versions 1.1.4
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-6559 impacting sco reliantha.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-6559.yaml
id: cve-2008-6559

info:
  name: sco reliantha - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-6559 affecting sco reliantha.
    Evaluation: Merge mcd in ReliantHA 1.1.4 in SCO UnixWare 7.1.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a crafted -d argument that contains .. (dot dot) seq...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-6559
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2008-6559
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2008-6559,sco,reliantha,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "reliantha"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-6559.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-6559
# Target: sco reliantha | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-6559 (sco reliantha)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sco reliantha scope (1.1.4).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-6559.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-6559
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install reliantha 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade reliantha 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update reliantha

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i reliantha 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i reliantha

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-6559 in sco reliantha?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sco reliantha packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-6559?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-6559?

CVE-2008-6559 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-6559
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor sco
Product reliantha
Published 2009-03-30
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C